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 23 at 5:16PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:16 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 5:30 AM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION SATURDAY 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 Saturday 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 12 and 18 inches and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch, confined mostly west of the Allegheny Front and south of US-33. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 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 Saturday afternoon, becoming heavy at times Saturday night 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 is likely beginning 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 23 at 5:16PM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:16 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 5:30 AM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION SATURDAY 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 Saturday 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 16 inches, with highest amounts north and west of US-340. Ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch, mainly south and east of US-340. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northern and northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday night, 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 is likely beginning 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 4:08PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:08 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 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. Very cold temperatures 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 10:27PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 10:27 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:30 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * 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. Very cold temperatures 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 5:16PM EST until January 26 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:16 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 5:30 AM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION SATURDAY 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 Saturday 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 14 inches, with highest amounts west of the Blue Ridge and especially into eastern WV. 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...From 7 PM Saturday to 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 Saturday night, 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 is likely beginning 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 8:07PM EST until January 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 8:07 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 10 below and 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 8:07PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 8:07 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 10 below and 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...In Ohio, Coshocton, Guernsey, and Muskingum Counties. In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, and Higher Elevations of Indiana Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 20 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 Storm Warning issued January 23 at 8:07PM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 8:07 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:00 AM

* 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...From 7 PM Saturday to noon EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

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.