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 6:30PM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 6:30 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 3:00 AM

* 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...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 17 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 11:34PM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:34 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Wednesday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Wednesday to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 11:34PM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:34 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 5 to 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Wednesday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Wednesday to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 to 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 3:09PM EST until January 28 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 3:09 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

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 28 at 1:20AM EST until January 28 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 1:20 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 10 to 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 1:20AM EST until January 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 1:20 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 10 to 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 11:39PM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:39 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Wednesday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Wednesday to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * 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 11:39PM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:39 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 18 below zero expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * 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 11:39PM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:39 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST Wednesday. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM Wednesday to 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * 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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 6:30PM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 6:30 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 22 below zero. * 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. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Minimum wind chill values in the higher elevations of PA and WV could reach as low as 30 below zero.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 11:34PM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:34 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. The coldest wind chills are expected Wednesday and Thursday morning. * WHERE...Eastern Tucker County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 11:39PM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:39 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 7:45 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. Coldest temperatures during the overnight hours. * WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday. * 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 6:34PM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 6:34 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 2:45 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 12:44AM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 12:44 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * 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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 12:44AM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 12:44 AM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 6 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Thursday. * 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.