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 Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 10:59AM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 10:59 AM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected, with some freezing rain also possible. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches. A glaze of ice possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph across eastern Tucker county. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette and Higher Elevations of Westmoreland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. 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. 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 21 at 6:29PM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 6:29 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected, with some freezing drizzle also possible. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette and Higher Elevations of Westmoreland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. 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. 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 21 at 12:13PM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 12:13 PM
Expires: Thu January 22, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Blair, Somerset, Southern Centre, and Southern Clinton Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions for the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of heavier snow is possible later this afternoon into the early evening. Snow tapers off by late tonight with patchy freezing drizzle overnight into early Thursday morning.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation reminds motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions when winter weather affects Pennsylvania roadways. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest roadway and traffic conditions.