Station Name: YADKIN RIVER AT PATTERSON, NC
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,234 feet

Nearest Address:
3701–3751 Trail End
Happy Valley, NC 28645
Caldwell County

GPS Coordinates: 35.9908333, -81.5583333

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 2:16AM EST until February 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 2:16 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches east of I-26. Total accumulations between 2 and 4 inches across the remainder of the area. Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The heavy snow will make many roads impassable and may produce scattered power outages due to the weight of the snow on tree limbs and power lines. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to rapidly stick to roads and other surfaces due to temperatures in the 20s. Travel conditions could deteriorate rapidly as early as Friday evening. Very gusty winds on Saturday could result in areas of blowing snow, causing very poor visibility.

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Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 12:04AM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 12:04 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 8:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 14 below. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 14 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.

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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 6:06AM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 6:06 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 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.

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

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 2:37AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 2:37 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible with the highest amounts south of Route 460. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina and southwest Virginia, and Mercer County in southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult during Friday and the upcoming weekend due to the snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds during Saturday night into Sunday may cause blowing and drifting snow, which could cause poor visibility.

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Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 10:34PM EST until January 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 10:34 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 6:45 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 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 29 at 5:56AM EST until January 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 5:56 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 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 28 at 10:34PM EST until January 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 10:34 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 6:45 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below above 3500 feet. * WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until 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.

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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 5:56AM EST until January 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 5:56 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...Mitchell and Yancey Counties, at elevations above 3500 feet. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 10 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.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 29 at 2:50AM EST until February 1 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 2:50 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches possible. Winds in the mountains could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of East Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

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