Station Name: NORTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER AT BARNUM, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,181 feet

Nearest Address:
Barnum Rd
Barnum, WV 26726
Mineral County

GPS Coordinates: 39.4451111, -79.1108056

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 11:23AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below possible. * 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, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...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. 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 30 at 11:23AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible. * 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, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...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. 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 Watch issued January 30 at 11:23AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible. * 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, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...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. 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 Watch issued January 30 at 11:23AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below possible. * 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, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...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. 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 30 at 12:40PM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:40 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 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 Watch issued January 30 at 12:40PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:40 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero possible. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 12:40PM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:40 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero possible. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 1:08AM EST until January 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:08 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 1:08AM EST until January 31 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:08 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 12:37PM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:37 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 10 to 19 degrees below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills lower than 20 degrees below zero possible. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

If possible, remain indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 12:37PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:37 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 10 to 19 degrees below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills lower than 20 degrees below zero possible. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

If possible, remain indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 11:23AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Carroll, Frederick MD, and Washington Counties. In West Virginia, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

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.