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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 11:53PM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 11:53 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 18 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 9 PM Monday to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit 211oh.org, pa211.org, or wv211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:37AM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 1:37 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 17 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 9 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 17 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit 211oh.org, pa211.org, or wv211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 11:53PM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 11:53 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From 9 PM Monday to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 11 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit 211oh.org, pa211.org, or wv211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 1:33PM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 1:33 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 7:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM Monday to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:12AM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 1:12 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 1:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 2:00AM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 2:00 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills of 10 to 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, and Western Mineral Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be at elevations above 2000 feet between midnight tonight and 9 AM Tuesday.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Wind Advisory issued January 18 at 11:53PM EST until January 20 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 11:53 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM Monday to midnight EST Monday Night. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM Monday to noon EST Tuesday. * 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 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Please report downed trees, power lines or large branches by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit 211oh.org, pa211.org, or wv211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 11:53PM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 11:53 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM Monday to midnight EST Monday Night. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 9 PM Monday to noon EST Tuesday. * 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 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Please report downed trees, power lines or large branches by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit 211oh.org, pa211.org, or wv211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 19 at 1:37AM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 1:37 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * 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 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Please report downed trees, power lines or large branches by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit 211oh.org, pa211.org, or wv211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Wind Advisory issued January 19 at 1:37AM EST until January 20 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 1:37 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 9 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * 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 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Please report downed trees, power lines or large branches by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. If you do not have heat in your home or lack shelter, you can call 211 or visit 211oh.org, pa211.org, or wv211.org for assistance locating appropriate shelter from the cold.

Wind Advisory issued January 19 at 2:00AM EST until January 19 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 2:00 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * 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 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be at elevations above 3500 feet between midnight tonight and 9 AM Tuesday.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. 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 19 at 2:00AM EST until January 20 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 2:00 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero. * WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to 8 PM EST this evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 8 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * 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 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be at elevations above 3500 feet between midnight tonight and 9 AM Tuesday.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 11:46PM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 11:46 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 9 PM Monday to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 1:40AM EST until January 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 1:40 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.