Station Name: GAULEY RIVER NEAR CRAIGSVILLE, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,877 feet

Nearest Address:
State Rte 55
Craigsville, WV 26205
Nicholas County

GPS Coordinates: 38.29094494, -80.6409242

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued February 20 at 9:09PM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 9:09 PM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Storm Watch issued February 21 at 2:12AM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 2:12 AM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Storm Watch issued February 20 at 6:10PM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 6:10 PM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

Winter Storm Watch issued February 21 at 2:21AM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 2:21 AM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 10:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Summers and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

Winter Storm Watch issued February 21 at 2:12AM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Sat February 21, 2026, 2:12 AM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 5 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...From late tonight through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.