Station Name: YOUGHIOGHENY RIVER AT FRIENDSVILLE, MD
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,519 feet

Nearest Address:
Confluence and Oakland Railroad
Friendsville, MD 21531
Garrett County

GPS Coordinates: 39.6536111, -79.4083056

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued December 31 at 1:50AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 1:50 AM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Snow squall conditions will be possible during the evening and overnight. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 1:50AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 1:50 AM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Snow squall conditions will be possible during the evening and overnight. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. 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 December 30 at 10:03PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 10:03 PM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 10:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches with 6 to 8 inches on the western ridges. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A line of snow showers/squalls will move through around or shortly after midnight on New Year's Eve. If a Snow Squall Warning is issued for your location, delay travel or exit the highway at the next opportunity. Wind chills in the lower teens will dip below zero on Thursday morning.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 31 at 5:51AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 5:51 AM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 10:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches, with up to 8 inches on the ridges to the west of Route 219. Westerly winds gusting as high as 45 mph, creating significant blowing and drifting of the snow. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A lull in the persistent and heavier upslope snow will occur through the mid afternoon hours today. Heavier snow will drift southeast into the region later this afternoon and evening as an arctic frontal boundary approaches. A few heavy snow squalls will likely occur later this evening until around midnight. This will significantly ramp up the snow accumulation and greatly reduce this visibility at times to below one quarter of a mile.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 31 at 3:38AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 3:38 AM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 11:45 AM

...SIGNIFICANT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW NEW YEAR'S EVE INTO NEW YEAR'S DAY... .A period of snow, heavy at times, is expected over the Appalachians of western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and western Virginia beginning late afternoon and lasting through Thursday morning. Near-blizzard conditions are possible late evening through early Thursday morning, with the worst conditions and highest accumulations most likely along and west of the Allegheny Front. * WHAT...Heavy snow and near-blizzard conditions are expected, with total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches (locally 8"+ along western favored slopes). Winds will gust as high as 50 mph. Visibility may drop to one-quarter mile or less at times. Wind chills will fall to as low as 10 degrees below zero. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below one-quarter mile at times due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult along the I-68/US-40 corridor west of La Vale, MD, US-48 corridor west of Moorefield, WV, US-33 west of Franklin, WV, and US-219 from the PA/MD line to WV line. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A wave of snow showers may result in a coating to 3 inches of snow along and west of the Allegheny Front through this morning, prior to the Winter Storm Warning. After a lull, snow will increase in coverage and intensity late afternoon. The onset of near-blizzard conditions could be just before midnight on New Year's Eve and continue into the early morning hours of New Year's Day. Make preparations now to avoid travel during this time.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 3:38AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 3:38 AM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 11:45 AM

...SIGNIFICANT SNOW AND BLOWING SNOW NEW YEAR'S EVE INTO NEW YEAR'S DAY... .A period of snow, heavy at times, is expected over the Appalachians of western Maryland, eastern West Virginia, and western Virginia beginning late afternoon and lasting through Thursday morning. Near-blizzard conditions are possible late evening through early Thursday morning, with the worst conditions and highest accumulations most likely along and west of the Allegheny Front. * WHAT...Snow is expected, with total accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. Winds will gust as high as 50 mph. Visibility may drop to one-half mile or less at times. Wind chills will fall to near zero. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In Virginia, Western Highland County. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions US-220 points west of Cumberland, MD and US-250 west of Monterey, VA. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions could be just before midnight on New Year's Eve and continue into the early morning hours of New Year's Day. Make preparations now to avoid travel during this time.

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.

Special Weather Statement issued December 31 at 6:14AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 6:14 AM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 10:00 AM

Areas of light snowfall will move across the region into the mid-morning hours of Wednesday. Accumulations are expected to be light, but could cause slick conditions on any untreated roads and bridges across the area for the morning commute. Motorists are encouraged to use extra caution when driving over the next couple of hours, and allow extra distance to the car in front of them and extra time to reach their destination.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 31 at 1:51AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 1:51 AM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches, with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility in exposed ares on higher ridges. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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 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.