Station Name: CHEAT RIVER AT ALBRIGHT, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,191 feet

Nearest Address:
2601 N Preston Hwy
Albright, WV 26519
Preston County

GPS Coordinates: 39.4948104, -79.6444969

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 8 at 4:17AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 4:17 AM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 8 at 4:17AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 4:17 AM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 10:04PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 10:04 PM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 15 to 30 below zero. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills are expected to remain below zero through late Sunday morning. Being outdoors for a prolonged period of time will be life-threatening.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 10:04PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 10:04 PM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below. * WHERE...Western Garrett County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 8 at 5:35AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 5:35 AM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.