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 Storm Warning issued January 24 at 8:32PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 8:32 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:45 AM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow beginning this evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 8 and 12 inches, with isolated amounts up to 16 inches possible. Ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch, confined mostly west of the Allegheny Front and south of US-33. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area late this evening, becoming heavy at times tonight with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday, especially west of the Allegheny Front. Precipitation is most likely to change back to snow and linger west of the Allegheny Front Sunday night into Monday morning. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of sub-zero wind chills continues this evening and lasting through the middle of next week.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 8:32PM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 8:32 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:45 AM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow beginning this evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 10 and 14 inches, with up to 18 inches possible near the Mason-Dixon line. Ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch, mainly across the northern Shenandoah Valley. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northern and northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area tonight, becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills continues this evening and lasting through the middle of next week.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 8:32PM EST until January 26 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 8:32 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:45 AM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow beginning this evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 6 and 10 inches, with up to 14 inches possible. Ice accumulations of one to two tenths, mainly south of US-33, and up to one quarter inch of ice accumulation is possible along the Blue Ridge. * WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and western Virginia and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area by tonight, becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday, especially south of Interstate 70. Significant icing is possible especially across central Virginia. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of wind chills in the teens and single digits continues this evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 8:42PM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 8:42 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 9 and 16 inches. Ice accumulations of a light glaze, except in Preston and Tucker Counties, where ice could accumulate up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

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

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 12:29PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:29 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with or possibly changing to sleet Sunday afternoon and evening, especially south of the Turnpike. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 9 and 13 inches, possibly topped by light glazing of ice. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread and prolonged travel disruptions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the area Saturday night, becoming heavy at times through Sunday with accumulation rates of one to two inches per hour at times. Snow may mix with or even change to sleet near and south of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Sunday afternoon and evening, which may cut down on total snow accumulations. Frigid temperatures and wind chills are expected before, during, and after the winter storm. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible.

Consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.