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

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 3:04AM EST until December 26 at 11:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 3:04 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total ice accumulations between a trace and tenth of an inch, with locally higher amounts possible near the Pennsylvania border. Sleet accumulations less than one half inch. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 11 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is likely to overspread the area between late morning and mid afternoon in the form of sleet or freezing rain. Freezing rain with some sleet mixing in will continue through the afternoon and evening, although some locations near and south of Route 50 may be plain rain. Temperatures will continue rising above freezing from south to north into the evening, allowing more places to change to rain, although some locations may hover near the freezing mark through tonight.

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 December 26 at 1:11PM EST until December 26 at 11:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 1:11 PM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations around a glaze to a tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 11 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact this evening's commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain with some sleet mixing in will continue through the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will continue rising above freezing from south to north into the evening, allowing more places to change to rain, although some locations may hover near the freezing mark through tonight.

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

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 3:04AM EST until December 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 3:04 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...In Maryland, Western Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western Grant County. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is likely to overspread the area this morning in the form of freezing rain. Freezing rain will change to rain between mid afternoon and early evening as temperatures gradually rise above freezing.

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

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 1:11PM EST until December 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 1:11 PM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of one to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...In Maryland, Western Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western Grant County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The hazardous conditions will impact this evening's commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain will change to rain between mid afternoon and early evening as temperatures gradually rise above freezing.

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

Ice Storm Warning issued December 26 at 3:04AM EST until December 27 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 3:04 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between two tenths and three tenths of an inch. Sleet accumulations less than one half inch. * WHERE...Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation is likely to overspread the area late this morning in the form of sleet or freezing rain. Freezing rain will continue through the day and into the evening before tapering to freezing drizzle overnight. Through the day, temperatures are expected to remain at or below 32 degrees before gradually warming tonight.

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Ice Storm Warning issued December 26 at 1:11PM EST until December 27 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 1:11 PM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 9:15 PM

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations between two tenths and three tenths of an inch. Sleet accumulations less than one half inch. * WHERE...Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are possible due to the ice. Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact this evening's commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Freezing rain will continue through the day and into the evening before tapering to freezing drizzle overnight. Through the day, temperatures are expected to remain at or below 32 degrees before gradually warming tonight.

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 26 at 1:43AM EST until December 27 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 1:43 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulation up to a tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday post-holiday travel.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh.

Ice Storm Warning issued December 25 at 9:51PM EST until December 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Thu December 25, 2025, 9:51 PM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch. Sleet and snow totals will be less than an inch. * WHERE...The Laurel Highlands and western Alleghenies. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A 6 to 9 hour period of freezing rain is expected. The bulk of the rainfall will be over by midnight, but patchy freezing drizzle could last until morning.

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Ice Storm Warning issued December 26 at 2:24AM EST until December 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 2:24 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total ice accumulations around one quarter of an inch. Sleet and snow totals will be less than an inch. * WHERE...Warren, McKean, Elk, Clearfield, Cambria, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.

Travel is strongly discouraged. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages. Visit 511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway, and traffic conditions.