Station Name: SAVAGE RIVER NEAR BARTON, MD
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,686 feet

Nearest Address:
13674 Savage River Rd
Barton, MD 21561
Garrett County

GPS Coordinates: 39.57005556, -79.1019444

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 12:51PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 12:51 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 40 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany 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 High Wind Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause hypothermia and frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. 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. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your county or city website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

High Wind Warning issued February 6 at 12:51PM EST until February 7 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 12:51 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 40 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Extreme Western Allegany 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 High Wind Warning, from midnight tonight to 10 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills could cause hypothermia and frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. 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. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your county or city website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 12:51PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 12:51 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Western Garrett County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. 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. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your county or city website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 12:51PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 12:51 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Western Garrett County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to 7 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 4 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 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.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. 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. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit your county or city website for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 6 at 12:05PM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 12:05 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 10:00 PM

...NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS EXPECTED LATE TONIGHT INTO EARLY SATURDAY... .A strong Arctic front will deliver heavy upslope snow showers and squalls, strong winds, and dangerously cold wind chills to the Alleghenies late tonight into the Saturday. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches, with locally higher totals along western favored ridges (such as Backbone Mountain, Piney Mountain, and Keysers Ridge). Winds gusting as high as 50 to 60 mph that lead to significant blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. Travel could be treacherous and potentially life-threatening on I-68/US-40 west of Frostburg, MD, US-219 from the PA/MD Line south to WV Line, US-48 west of Moorefield, WV, and US-33/WV-28 west of Franklin, WV. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect roads to become impassable especially those in open areas due to blowing and drifting snow tonight through Saturday.

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. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.