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

Winter Storm Watch issued February 21 at 2:10AM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 2:10 AM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...An extended period of snow for high terrain. More than 6 inches of snow is favored for Sunday through Monday. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest accumulations are most likely for grassy surfaces in the high terrain. Snow totals may vary largely from valleys to ridgetops. Snow most likely to stick to roads and sidewalks Sunday night.

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Winter Storm Watch issued February 21 at 1:46AM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 1:46 AM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 inches or more are possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could imp23act the Monday morning and evening commutes.

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Winter Storm Watch issued February 21 at 2:12AM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 2:12 AM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Storm Watch issued February 21 at 2:12AM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 2:12 AM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 5 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Storm Watch issued February 21 at 4:39AM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 4:39 AM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph on Monday. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is still some uncertainty regarding the track of this storm. Any westward shifts in the track may result in higher snowfall amounts.

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