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

Wind Advisory issued January 10 at 12:35PM EST until January 12 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 12:35 PM
Expires: Sat January 10, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to midnight EST Sunday Night. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will come with a surge directly along the front between 10am and 12pm Sunday. A secondary surge in wind is likely late afternoon into early evening. Strongest winds during both of these time periods will be along the ridges with slightly lower values in the valleys.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 10 at 12:47PM EST until January 12 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 12:47 PM
Expires: Sat January 10, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Upslope snow showers and squalls are expected late Sunday morning into Sunday night with total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches (locally higher amounts along western favored slopes). Winds will gust as high as 55 mph. Visibility will drop to one-quarter mile or less at times. Wind chills will fall into the single digits to 5 degrees below zero late Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below one-quarter mile at times due to falling and blowing snow. Near whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult along the I-68/US-40 corridor west of La Vale, MD, US-48 corridor west of Moorefield, WV, US-33 west of Franklin, WV, and US-219 from the PA/MD line to WV line. The hazardous conditions will impact commuters Sunday into Sunday night. Gusty winds could bring down large tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest concern for near-blizzard conditions is expected with the cold front late morning into early afternoon as well as a secondary round of upslope snow showers/squalls late afternoon into late evening.

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. 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 10 at 12:37PM EST until January 12 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 12:37 PM
Expires: Sat January 10, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches with localized amounts up to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph in the highest elevations of Eastern Tucker County. * WHERE...Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh.

Wind Advisory issued January 10 at 12:37PM EST until January 12 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 12:37 PM
Expires: Sat January 10, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Please report downed trees, power lines or large branches by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh.

Wind Advisory issued January 10 at 1:02PM EST until January 12 at 1:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 1:02 PM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 1:15 AM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 10 at 12:29PM EST until January 12 at 1:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 12:29 PM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...Snow is expected, and squalls are possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches on the ridges, with generally lower amounts expected in the valleys. Winds gusts in excess of 40 mph are possible as well, and could result in blowing snow and reduced visibilities. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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 January 10 at 12:37PM EST until January 12 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sat January 10, 2026, 12:37 PM
Expires: Sat January 10, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Higher Elevations of Fayette and Higher Elevations of Westmoreland Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh.