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 Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 1:17PM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:17 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches, with the highest amounts above 2,000 feet. * WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern, southeast, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Behind a very strong cold front, temperatures will fall steadily through the evening and night. This may lead to flash freeze conditions as temperatures plummet well below freezing.

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 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 1:17PM EDT until March 17 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:17 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Locally higher snowfall amounts are possible near the ridgetops and higher windward slopes. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, and Southeast Nicholas Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Behind a very strong cold front, temperatures will fall rapidly through the evening and night. This may lead to flash freeze conditions as temperatures plummet well below freezing. Wind chill temperatures tonight will fall into the lower single digits, even 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 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 12:40PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 12:40 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:00 PM

A strong cold front will move through the area in the next hour or so with a line of showers and gusty winds. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are possible with this line, along with brief reductions in visibility. These gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle.

Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 7:28AM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 7:28 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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

Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 12:07PM EDT until March 17 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 12:07 PM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 8:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 2 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong cold front will pass through the region this afternoon associated with blustery winds and falling temperatures.

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