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

Special Weather Statement issued February 24 at 12:52AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Tue February 24, 2026, 12:52 AM
Expires: Tue February 24, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Scattered upslope snow showers. * WHERE...Near and west of the Allegheny Front. * WHEN...Continuing through this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow showers may be moderate at times early this morning with visiblities down around 1/4 mile. Additional snowfall accumulations of a coating to 2 inches are possible, mainly along west- facing slopes above 2000 feet through daybreak this morning. Wind gusts up to 20 mph will lead to wind chills at or below zero.

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. Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 24 at 1:15AM EST until February 25 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Tue February 24, 2026, 1:15 AM
Expires: Tue February 24, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow is expected, which may mix with rain Wednesday. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute.

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 February 24 at 12:50AM EST until February 24 at 9:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Tue February 24, 2026, 12:50 AM
Expires: Tue February 24, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow of varying intensity. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph creating areas of blowing and drifting snow with poor visibility. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 9 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.

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.