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

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 8 at 5:35AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 5:35 AM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

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 Warning issued February 8 at 5:35AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 5:35 AM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 below in the valleys, and 20 below on the ridges. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 8 at 4:17AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 4:17 AM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 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 Warning issued February 8 at 4:17AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sun February 8, 2026, 4:17 AM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 10:26PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 10:26 PM
Expires: Sun February 8, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Persons are urged to stay 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.