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 27 at 10:34AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:34 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 6:45 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 16 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 Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 1:16AM EST until January 28 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:16 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 1:16AM EST until January 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:16 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 10:26AM EST until January 28 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:26 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:30 PM

...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 11:03AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:03 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic Airmass.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 11:03AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:03 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:15 PM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic Airmass.

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

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 10:34AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:34 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 6:45 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause 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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 11:03AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:03 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:15 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. Coldest temperatures during overnight hours. * WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday. * 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. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic Airmass.

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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 7:27AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:27 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 7:27AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:27 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until noon EST today. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 12:59PM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.