Water Temperature of the North Branch Potomac River in Barnum, WV
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 7:15 AM EST
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Local Points of Interest
Cross, WV; Keyser, WV; Swanton, MDStation 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
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Weather for Barnum, West Virginia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 50°F
L: 22°F

Thu
H: 21°F
L: 10°F

Fri
H: 30°F
L: 9°F

Sat
H: 41°F
L: 16°F

Sun
H: 22°F
L: 7°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 8:57 AM
Moonset: 1:27 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:27 AM - 10:57 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
12:57 AM - 2:27 PM3:55 AM - 5:25 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 1:21AM EST until January 15 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 1:21 AM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 9:30 AM
* WHAT...Snow; total accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts on the ridgetops. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Western Garrett County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will mix with then change to snow between 7 and 10 PM Wednesday evening. Rapidly falling temperatures may result in a flash freeze of lingering moisture from earlier rainfall on untreated surfaces, especially bridges and overpasses.
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 14 at 1:21AM EST until January 15 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 1:21 AM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 9:30 AM
* WHAT...Snow; total accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with locally higher amounts possible above 3500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain may mix with snow at elevations near 4000 feet as soon as early Wednesday afternoon. Otherwise, rain will mix with then change to snow between 7 and 10 PM Wednesday evening. Rapidly falling temperatures may result in a flash freeze of lingering moisture from earlier rainfall on untreated surfaces, especially bridges and overpasses.
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.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 1:12AM EST until January 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 1:12 AM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 9:15 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 16 below expected. * WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 16 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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 12:23AM EST until January 15 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 12:23 AM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 2:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions 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. Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 12:27AM EST until January 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 12:27 AM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 2:00 PM
* WHAT...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and cold temperatures will result in very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 12:23AM EST until January 15 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 12:23 AM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 2:00 PM
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph across the highest elevations. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions 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. 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 January 14 at 2:10AM EST until January 15 at 5:00PM EST by NWS State College PA
Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 2:10 AM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 4:15 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will transition to snow this evening and continue through tonight before tapering to snow showers on Thursday. A blustery northwest wind will send temperatures plummeting below the freezing mark overnight into the mid teens by Thursday morning. Wind chill values Thursday morning will be in the negative single digits. Frequent snow showers will continue through Thursday afternoon with an additional minor accumulation likely.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorist to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadways, and traffic conditions.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 8:57 AM
Moonset: 1:27 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:27 AM - 10:57 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
12:57 AM - 2:27 PM3:55 AM - 5:25 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.04 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.94 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:17 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 9:48 AM
Moonset: 2:12 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:18 AM - 11:48 AM
Minor Periods
1:42 PM - 3:12 PM4:53 AM - 6:23 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.96 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 5:18 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 10:41 AM
Moonset: 3:05 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:11 AM - 12:41 AM
Minor Periods
2:35 PM - 4:05 PM5:48 AM - 7:18 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 5:19 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 11:33 AM
Moonset: 4:06 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:07 AM - 2:37 AM11:03 AM - 1:33 PM
Minor Periods
3:36 PM - 5:06 PM6:35 AM - 8:05 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.56 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 5:20 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 12:25 AM
Moonset: 5:10 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:59 AM - 3:29 AM11:55 AM - 2:25 PM
Minor Periods
4:40 PM - 6:10 PM7:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
