Water Temperature of the Cheat River in Albright, WV
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, January 31, 2026, 3:45 AM EST
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St Joe, WVStation 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
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Weather for Albright, West Virginia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 14°F
L: -3°F

Sun
H: 20°F
L: 2°F

Mon
H: 30°F
L: 8°F

Tue
H: 28°F
L: 13°F

Wed
H: 30°F
L: 10°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:32 AM
Sunset: 5:38 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 11:56 PM
Moonset: 6:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:23 AM - 2:53 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:44 PM - 5:14 PM6:17 AM - 7:47 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 11:23PM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Saturday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 11 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. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 11:23PM EST until February 1 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Saturday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 11 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. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 12:10AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:10 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 12:10AM EST until February 1 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:10 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 11 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 30 at 11:23PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 11:23PM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 1:12AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:12 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 9:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, bitter cold wind chills as low as 19 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 below expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett 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...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 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. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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 January 31 at 1:12AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:12 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 9:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, Hampshire, and Hardy Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 1:12AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:12 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 9:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, Hampshire, and Hardy Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 1:12AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:12 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 9:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, bitter cold wind chills as low as 19 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 below expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett 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...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 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. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.13 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.64 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:32 AM
Sunset: 5:38 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 11:56 PM
Moonset: 6:47 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:23 AM - 2:53 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:44 PM - 5:14 PM6:17 AM - 7:47 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:32 AM
Sunset: 5:39 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:27 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Minor Periods
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM6:57 AM - 8:27 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 75 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:32 AM
Sunset: 5:40 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 12:51 AM
Moonset: 7:59 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:21 AM - 2:51 AM2:12 PM - 4:42 PM
Minor Periods
6:14 PM - 7:44 PM7:29 AM - 8:59 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:32 AM
Sunset: 5:41 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 1:41 AM
Moonset: 8:26 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:11 AM - 3:41 AM3:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Minor Periods
7:24 PM - 8:54 PM7:56 AM - 9:26 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:32 AM
Sunset: 5:42 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 2:27 AM
Moonset: 8:49 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 90.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:57 AM - 4:27 AM3:44 PM - 6:14 PM
Minor Periods
8:30 PM - 10:00 PM8:19 AM - 9:49 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
