Water Temperature of the North Branch Potomac River in Barnum, WV
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, 6:15 AM EST
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Local Points of Interest
Cross, WV; Keyser, WV; Swanton, MDStation 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
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Weather for Barnum, West Virginia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 41°F
L: 33°F

Thu
H: 28°F
L: 17°F

Fri
H: 37°F
L: 13°F

Sat
H: 48°F
L: 28°F

Sun
H: 44°F
L: 26°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 65 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:30 AM
Sunset: 5:49 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 7:40 AM
Moonset: 12:05 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 20.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:10 AM - 9:40 AM9:06 PM - 11:36 PM
Minor Periods
11:35 AM - 1:05 PM2:43 AM - 4:13 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 11 at 3:50AM EST until February 11 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Wed February 11, 2026, 3:50 AM
Expires: Wed February 11, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Western Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional freezing drizzle may lead to slippery conditions through this afternoon. Snow showers could continue at times Wednesday night and Thursday.
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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 11 at 3:35AM EST until February 11 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Effective: Wed February 11, 2026, 3:35 AM
Expires: Wed February 11, 2026, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Light freezing drizzle changing to light snow expected. A dusting of snow accumulation along with a light glaze of ice accumulation. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, may become slick. Be prepared for slippery road conditions.
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 February 10 at 11:45PM EST until February 11 at 3:00PM EST by NWS State College PA
Effective: Tue February 10, 2026, 11:45 PM
Expires: Wed February 11, 2026, 11:45 AM
* WHAT...Freezing drizzle and light snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorist to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadways, and traffic conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory issued February 11 at 7:29AM EST until February 11 at 3:00PM EST by NWS State College PA
Effective: Wed February 11, 2026, 7:29 AM
Expires: Wed February 11, 2026, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Freezing drizzle and light snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorist to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadways, and traffic conditions.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:30 AM
Sunset: 5:49 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 7:40 AM
Moonset: 12:05 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 20.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:10 AM - 9:40 AM9:06 PM - 11:36 PM
Minor Periods
11:35 AM - 1:05 PM2:43 AM - 4:13 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.83 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:30 AM
Sunset: 5:50 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 8:31 AM
Moonset: 12:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:01 AM - 10:31 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
12:25 AM - 1:55 PM3:39 AM - 5:09 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:30 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 9:24 AM
Moonset: 1:52 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:54 AM - 11:24 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:22 PM - 2:52 PM4:29 AM - 5:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:30 AM
Sunset: 5:52 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 10:16 AM
Moonset: 2:56 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:46 AM - 12:16 AM
Minor Periods
2:26 PM - 3:56 PM5:12 AM - 6:42 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:30 AM
Sunset: 5:53 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 11:06 AM
Moonset: 4:02 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:36 AM - 1:06 PM
Minor Periods
3:32 PM - 5:02 PM5:48 AM - 7:18 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
