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 January 31 at 1:12AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:12 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, bitter cold wind chills as low as 19 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 below expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM 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. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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 January 31 at 1:12AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:12 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, Hampshire, and Hardy Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 1:12AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:12 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, Hampshire, and Hardy Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 1:12AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:12 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, bitter cold wind chills as low as 19 below. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 below expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM 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. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 11:23PM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Saturday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 11:23PM EST until February 1 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Saturday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 30 at 11:23PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 11:23PM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 10:47PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:47 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below possible. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 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.

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. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit pa211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 30 at 10:47PM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:47 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below possible. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 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.

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. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit pa211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 4:32AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:32 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warnings, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 21 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

If possible, remain 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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 4:32AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:32 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warnings, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 21 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

If possible, remain 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 1:12AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:12 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...Bitter cold wind chills around 10 below expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Carroll, Frederick MD, and Washington Counties. In West Virginia, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 1:12AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:12 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 9:15 AM

* WHAT...Bitter cold wind chills around 10 below expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Carroll, Frederick MD, and Washington Counties. In West Virginia, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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.