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 Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 9:02PM EST until January 15 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 9:02 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches, with locally higher amounts along ridge tops. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 10:07PM EST until January 15 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 10:07 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Wind chills falling into the single digits to below zero late tonight into Thursday morning. * WHERE...In Maryland, Western Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute, especially along the I-68/US-40 corridor west of Frostburg, MD, US-48 west of Moorefield, WV, and US-33 west of Franklin, WV. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Special Weather Statement issued January 14 at 2:24PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 2:24 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 2:30 AM

Light rain will change to snow showers later this evening and tonight, with snow showers expected area wide by 10 PM this evening. Generally light accumulations are anticipated, however, with the falling temperatures, slick conditions will be possible on untreated roadways through Thursday. In addition, heavier bands of snow, and gusty winds at times could produce sudden visibility reductions. Those traveling this evening and overnight should be prepared for the potential of reduced visibility and slick conditions in spots. These conditions may persist into the Thursday morning commute. Please allow extra time to reach your destination if traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 9:02PM EST until January 15 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 9:02 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph across the highest elevations. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions with periods of lower visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 9:02PM EST until January 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 9:02 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and cold temperatures will result in very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 8:29PM EST until January 15 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 8:29 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Locally higher amounts of up to 5 possible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Barbour, Upshur, and Southeast Nicholas Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. 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 15 at 12:05AM EST until January 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 12:05 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below expected. * WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 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.

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

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 2:55PM EST until January 15 at 5:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 2:55 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches on the western ridges with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will transition to snow this evening and continue through tonight before tapering to snow showers on Thursday. A blustery northwest wind will send temperatures plummeting below the freezing mark overnight into the mid teens by Thursday morning. Wind chill values Thursday morning will be in the negative single digits. Frequent snow showers will continue through Thursday afternoon with an additional minor accumulation likely.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions when winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadways, and traffic conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 10:42PM EST until January 15 at 5:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 10:42 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches on the western ridges with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue overnight before tapering to snow showers on Thursday. A blustery northwest wind will send temperatures plummeting below the freezing mark overnight into the mid teens by Thursday morning. Wind chill values Thursday morning will be in the negative single digits. Frequent snow showers will continue through Thursday afternoon with an additional minor accumulation likely.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions when winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadways, and traffic conditions.