Station Name: Youghiogheny River at Youghiogheny River Dam, PA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,335 feet

Nearest Address:
751 River Rd
Confluence, PA 15424
Somerset County

GPS Coordinates: 39.80535485, -79.3642019

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 11:23PM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Saturday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 11:23PM EST until February 1 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Saturday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Saturday to 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 1:26PM EST until February 1 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 1:26 PM
Expires: Sun February 1, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 10:47PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:47 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below possible. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday 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. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

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. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit pa211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 30 at 10:47PM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 10:47 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below possible. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday 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. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

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. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit pa211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 4:32AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:32 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warnings, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 21 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.

If possible, remain 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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 4:32AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:32 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 4:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warnings, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below expected. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...For the first Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Extreme Cold Warning, from 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 21 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.

If possible, remain 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 31 at 9:47AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 9:47 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 8 below to 16 below. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Hampshire, and Hardy Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold weather could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 31 at 9:47AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 9:47 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 15 below to 30 below. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The cold weather could result in hypothermia or 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. 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.

The Extreme Cold Warning has been cancelled.

Effective: Sat January 31, 2026, 9:47 AM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 10:02 AM

The Extreme Cold Warning has been cancelled and is no longer in effect.

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.