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 25 at 4:37AM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:37 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 PM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION 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, with the potential for ice today 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 12 inches, with isolated amounts up to 16 inches possible. Ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch, confined mostly west of the Allegheny Front and south of US-33. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue, becoming heavy at times tonight with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected later this morning and into the afternoon, 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 continues 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 25 at 4:37AM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:37 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 PM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION 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, with the potential for ice today 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 14 inches, with up to 18 inches possible near the Mason-Dixon line. Ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch, mainly across the northern Shenandoah Valley. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northern and northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue this morning, becoming heavy at times with rates of around one inch per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected later this morning and into the afternoon. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills continues 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 25 at 12:19PM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 8:30 PM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH THIS EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread sleet across the region, with the potential for ice today, especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow, sleet, and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through much of the week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional sleet accumulations between one and two inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northern and northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sleet will continue today, possibly becoming moderate to heavy in intensity at times. Toward sundown, some freezing rain could mix in at times with the sleet. Any ice accumulations should be no more than a glaze. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills continues this evening and lasting through much of the 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 25 at 12:19PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 8:30 PM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH THIS EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread sleet across the region, with the potential for ice today, especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow, sleet, and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through much of the week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations between 1 and 3 inches, with ice accumulations around one to two tenths of an inch along and west of the Allegheny Front. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A mixture of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will continue through the afternoon hours. The highest threat for more significant icing would be along and west of the Allegheny Front. Precipitation is most likely to change back to snow and linger west of the Allegheny Front tonight into Monday morning. A prolonged period of sub-zero wind chills continues this evening and lasting through much of the 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.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 25 at 11:53AM EST until January 27 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:53 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero possible, locally nearing 35 below zero in western Pendleton County. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Eastern Highland and Western Highland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday morning. * 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.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 4:37AM EST until January 26 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:37 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 PM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION 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, with the potential for ice today 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 6 and 10 inches, with up to 14 inches possible. 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...Until 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 continue, becoming heavy at times with rates of up to one inch per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected later this morning and into the afternoon, 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 continues 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 12:19PM EST until January 26 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 8:30 PM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH THIS EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread sleet across the region, with the potential for ice today, especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow, sleet, and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through much of the week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional sleet accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and western Virginia and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sleet will continue today, possibly becoming moderate to heavy in intensity at times. Some freezing rain may begin to mix in with the sleet later this afternoon into the early evening, especially south of U.S. 50. Significant icing is possible especially across central Virginia. A prolonged period of wind chills in the teens and single digits continues this evening and lasting through much of 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 8:42PM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 8:42 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:00 PM

* 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...Until noon EST Monday. * IMPACTS...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.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 25 at 11:57AM EST until January 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:57 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero possible. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday 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.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 8:43AM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 8:43 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow and ice expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 9 and 16 inches. Ice accumulations of two tenths of an inch expected in Preston and Tucker Counties. * WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 5:01AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:01 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:15 PM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... .A large area of snowfall is expected to continue across the Mid-Atlantic through Monday morning with significant snowfall expected across all of central Pennsylvania. Snowfall rates exceeding one inch per hour are expected with rates potentially exceeding two inches per hour in the heaviest snow this morning and afternoon. Ice and sleet is possible south of the Pennsylvania Turnpike this afternoon and evening. In addition to the significant snow accumulations, very cold temperatures are expected through the end of the week with periods of sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with or possibly changing to sleet this afternoon and evening, especially south of the Turnpike. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 9 and 12 inches, possibly topped by light glazing of ice. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread and prolonged travel disruptions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to be heavy at times today with accumulation rates of one to two inches per hour at times. Snow may mix with or even change to sleet near and south of the Pennsylvania Turnpike this afternoon and evening, which may cut down on total snow accumulations. Frigid temperatures and wind chills are expected during and after the winter storm. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible.

Consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 25 at 12:17PM EST until January 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:17 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero possible. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday 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. An extended period of very cold temperatures of around zero at night and in the teens during the day could cause ruptured water pipes.

Stay indoors if possible 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.