Water Temperature of the Youghiogheny River in Friendsville, MD
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, January 1, 2026, 4:45 AM EST
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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
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Weather for Friendsville, Maryland
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 17°F
L: 10°F

Fri
H: 28°F
L: 16°F

Sat
H: 37°F
L: 23°F

Sun
H: 28°F
L: 15°F

Mon
H: 30°F
L: 10°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 78 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:04 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 11:04 PM
Moonset: 6:00 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:29 PM - 3:59 PM5:30 AM - 7:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Storm Warning issued December 31 at 11:18PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 11:18 PM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 9:15 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. A passing snow squall is expected to track through the region between 2am and 5am. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute. 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 Storm Warning issued January 1 at 6:08AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 6:08 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute.
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 11:18PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 11:18 PM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 9:15 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. A snow squall is expected to track through the region late tonight into early tomorrow morning along a cold front. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute.
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 Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 6:08AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 6:08 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning commute.
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 31 at 8:37PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA
Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 8:37 PM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches, with the highest amounts 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...Until 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 and create blowing snow, creating very poor visibility. Wind chills will be near to slightly below zero later tonight and Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavier snow will drift southeast into the region later this 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 visiting 511pa.com
Winter Storm Warning issued January 1 at 6:16AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 6:16 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
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 11:13PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 11:13 PM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 7:15 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow and near-blizzard conditions are expected into Thursday morning, with total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches (locally 8" to 10" along western favored slopes). Winds will gust as high as 50 mph. Visibility will 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...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities will 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 commuters into Thursday morning. Gusty winds could bring down large tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The near-blizzard conditions are expected through the early morning hours of New Year's Day.
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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 1 at 7:09AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 7:09 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Light snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 11:13PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 11:13 PM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 7:15 AM
* WHAT...Snow is expected into Thursday morning, 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...Until 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 will impact commuters into Thursday morning. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are expected through the early morning hours of New Year's Day.
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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 7:09AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 7:09 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Light snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Extreme Western Allegany County. In Virginia, Western Highland County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 31 at 9:46PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 9:46 PM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Locally higher snow amounts possible along the higher mountain ridges. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. 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.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 1 at 6:00AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 6:00 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, are becoming slick and hazardous due to snowfall and temperatures plunging below freezing. Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:04 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 26 mins
Moon Transit: 11:04 PM
Moonset: 6:00 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:29 PM - 3:59 PM5:30 AM - 7:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.22 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 10.76 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:11 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:36 AM - 3:06 PM
Minor Periods
3:36 PM - 5:06 PM6:41 AM - 8:11 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 12:11 AM
Moonset: 8:10 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:41 PM - 4:11 PM
Minor Periods
4:52 PM - 6:22 PM7:40 AM - 9:10 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 28 mins
Moon Transit: 1:14 AM
Moonset: 8:56 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:44 AM - 3:14 AM2:42 PM - 5:12 PM
Minor Periods
6:10 PM - 7:40 PM8:26 AM - 9:56 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.02 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:08 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 29 mins
Moon Transit: 2:12 AM
Moonset: 9:32 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 93.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:42 AM - 4:12 AM3:37 PM - 6:07 PM
Minor Periods
7:25 PM - 8:55 PM9:02 AM - 10:32 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
