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

Special Weather Statement issued January 26 at 7:14PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 7:14 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 4:00 AM

Lingering moisture and runoff from this weekend's wintry precipitation will create patchy black ice on area roads tonight and Tuesday morning as temperatures remain well below freezing. Be prepared for slick spots, especially on bridges and overpasses and any untreated roadways. Use extra caution when walking on sidewalks, driveways, and in parking lots. Temperatures will likely remain below freezing thru late Tuesday morning.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 6:09PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:09 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero are expected. * WHERE...In Georgia, Rabun County. In North Carolina, Buncombe, Graham, Henderson, Macon, Transylvania, and southern Jackson Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 13 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. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. 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 26 at 6:09PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:09 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills in the lower single digits expected. * WHERE...The foothills and Piedmont of northeast Georgia, western North Carolina, and Upstate South Carolina. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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 26 at 6:36PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:36 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Craig, Grayson, Alleghany VA, and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...Until noon 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, continue to use extra caution if traveling. The persistent cold has not allowed for ice to melt off of untreated roads.

If you must go outside, dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves, and slow down if driving.

Special Weather Statement issued January 26 at 4:28PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 4:28 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:30 AM

Snow showers will continue to bring light snow accumulations of up to a half inch to an inch or so to the western mountains of North Carolina and Virginia, as well as the Greenbrier Valley in West Virginia this evening. Areas that are directly on the upslope side of the mountains may see slightly higher values than the 1 inch mentioned above. Be prepared for slick spots on untreated roads, particularly on bridges and overpasses. Please allow extra time to reach your destination.

Special Weather Statement issued January 26 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 4:00 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:00 AM

Snow showers will continue to bring light snow accumulations of up to an inch or so to the western mountains of North Carolina and Virginia, as well as the Greenbrier Valley in West Virginia this evening. Areas that are directly on the upslope side of the mountains may see slightly higher values than the 1 inch mentioned above. Be prepared for slick spots on untreated roads, particularly on bridges and overpasses. Please allow extra time to reach your destination.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 6:09PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:09 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 below zero expected. * WHERE...Avery County. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 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. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. 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 26 at 6:36PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:36 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina and central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, continue to use extra caution if traveling. The persistent cold has prevented ice from melting off of untreated roads.

If you must go outside, dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves, and slow down if driving.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 6:09PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:09 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning above 3500 feet, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below zero expected. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 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. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. 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 26 at 6:09PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:09 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:15 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning above 3500 feet, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below zero expected. * WHERE...Haywood, Madison, Mitchell, Northern Jackson, Swain, and Yancey Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 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. To prevent water pipes from freezing, wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. 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 26 at 10:49AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:49 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected at times. Locally lower wind chills may briefly occur over the highest elevations. * WHERE...Portions of east Tennessee and southwest Virginia. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...These very cold conditions 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.

Special Weather Statement issued January 26 at 5:37PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:37 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

Flurries and snow showers will linger this evening, especially along the Cumberland Plateau, Tennessee mountains, northeast Tennessee, and southwest Virginia. After the sun sets, temperatures will fall further into the teens and single digits with lower wind chills expected. Any moisture from recent rain or snow will re-freeze and create black ice. Be prepared for slick spots overnight into Tuesday morning, especially on untreated roadways. Use caution if traveling. Temperatures are expected to rise at least slightly above freezing for many places on Tuesday.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 10:49AM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Morristown TN

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:49 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 5 below zero expected at times. Locally lower wind chill values will be possible on ridge tops. * WHERE...Portions of southwest North Carolina and east Tennessee. * WHEN...From 6 PM EST /5 PM CST/ this evening to noon EST /11 AM CST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...These very cold conditions 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.