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

High Wind Warning issued December 29 at 6:52PM EST until December 30 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 6:52 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. Gusts as high as around 75 mph are possible right along and immediately in the lee of the Allegheny Front this evening. * WHERE...Mainly along and east of the Allegheny Front in western Maryland, western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Damage to outbuildings is likely. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Winter Storm Watch issued December 29 at 5:06PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 5:06 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 1:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 inches or more are possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Western Mineral County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Weather Advisory, plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions along with significant reduction in visibility. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility around one-quarter mile at times, causing near blizzard conditions. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage as well. Wind chills will drop to between 0 and 10 degrees below zero tonight into Tuesday morning for most areas. The Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes will be impacted. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow could bring significant impacts the evening of New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 5:06PM EST until December 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 5:06 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 1:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 inches or more are possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Western Mineral County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Weather Advisory, plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions along with significant reduction in visibility. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility around one-quarter mile at times, causing near blizzard conditions. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage as well. Wind chills will drop to between 0 and 10 degrees below zero tonight into Tuesday morning for most areas. The Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes will be impacted. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow could bring significant impacts the evening of New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 5:06PM EST until December 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 5:06 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 1:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with localized amounts around 6 inches possible along the western facing slopes above 3,000 feet or in any persistent bands of steadier snow. West winds will gust around 55 to 65 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 inches or more are possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Weather Advisory, plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions along with significant reduction in visibility. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility around one-quarter mile at times, causing near blizzard conditions. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage as well. Wind chills will drop to between 0 and 10 degrees below zero tonight into Tuesday morning for most areas. The Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes will be impacted. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow could bring significant impacts the evening of New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Winter Storm Watch issued December 29 at 5:06PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 5:06 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 1:15 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with localized amounts around 6 inches possible along the western facing slopes above 3,000 feet or in any persistent bands of steadier snow. West winds will gust around 55 to 65 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 inches or more are possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Weather Advisory, plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions along with significant reduction in visibility. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility around one-quarter mile at times, causing near blizzard conditions. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage as well. Wind chills will drop to between 0 and 10 degrees below zero tonight into Tuesday morning for most areas. The Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes will be impacted. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow could bring significant impacts the evening of New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

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. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 6:52PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 6:52 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Isolated wind gusts in excess of 60 mph are possible over the Catoctin and Blue Ridge Mountains. * WHERE...Portions of north-central Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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

Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 1:50PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 1:50 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Numerous measured wind gusts of 45 to 62 mph have been recorded at area weather stations late this morning and early this afternoon. This includes a gust to 61 mph at 12:19 pm EST at the Pittsburgh International Airport. Power outages have also been reported in several areas.

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

Winter Storm Watch issued December 29 at 1:45PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 1:45 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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 December 29 at 1:45PM EST until December 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 1:45 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh.

High Wind Warning issued December 29 at 1:50PM EST until December 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 1:50 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A gust of 62 mph was measured by a weather station 5 miles east of Canaan Heights WV at 12:10 pm EST.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

High Wind Warning issued December 29 at 8:55AM EST until December 30 at 4:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 8:55 AM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 7:30 AM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Northern Centre, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds starting this morning will continue through Tuesday evening. The strongest winds will be Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning. Strong winds will also be accompanied by upslope snow showers with up to two inches of snow possible at higher elevations.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure or shelter outdoor objects and holiday decorations prior to the onset of winds.

Winter Storm Watch issued December 29 at 1:37PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 1:37 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations over 6 inches possible on the western ridges. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be found at 511pa.com.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 1:37PM EST until December 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 1:37 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations over 6 inches possible on the western ridges. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST Tuesday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be found at 511pa.com.