Water Temperature of Difficult Run in McLean, VA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, January 25, 2026, 10:15 AM EST
Temperature Locations
View Nearby Locations View All Virginia Locations View Locations Near Me
Local Points of Interest
Great Falls Park; Great Falls, VAStation Name: DIFFICULT RUN NEAR GREAT FALLS, VA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 184 feet
Nearest Address:
9200 Old Dominion Dr
McLean, VA 22102
Fairfax County
GPS Coordinates: 38.97594346, -77.24581439
Nearby Water Temperatures
Dead Run, McLean, VA (3.9 mi)Difficult Run, Oakton, VA (7.8 mi)
Sligo Creek, Takoma Park, MD (13 mi)
Washington Channel, Washington, DC (14 mi)
Paint Branch, Calverton, MD (15.6 mi)
Northeast Branch Anacostia River, Riverdale Park, MD (17.2 mi)
Patuxent River, Brighton, MD (19.8 mi)
Potomac River, Point of Rocks, MD (26 mi)
Carroll Creek, Frederick, MD (32.5 mi)
Carroll Creek, Frederick, MD (33.5 mi)
Scotts Level Branch, Milford Mill, MD (37.2 mi)
Northwest Harbor, Baltimore, MD (41 mi)
Spout Run, Boyce, VA (41.2 mi)
Severn River, Annapolis, MD (41.2 mi)
Chesapeake Bay, Annapolis, MD (42.9 mi)
Weather for McLean, Virginia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 24°F
L: 15°F

Mon
H: 28°F
L: 13°F

Tue
H: 31°F
L: 10°F

Wed
H: 22°F
L: 12°F

Thu
H: 21°F
L: -4°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 39.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:22 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 5:43 PM
Moonset: 12:47 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:34 AM - 9:04 AM5:13 PM - 7:43 PM
Minor Periods
10:12 AM - 11:42 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 4:37AM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:37 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 PM
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow, with the potential for ice today especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 6 and 10 inches, with up to 12 inches possible, especially in the far northern and western suburbs of Washington and Baltimore. Ice accumulations between one and two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...DC, central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue today, heavy at times with rates of around one inch per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is later this morning and into the afternoon. Significant icing is possible especially south of Highway 50. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of wind chills in the single digits and teens continues this evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.
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 25 at 12:19PM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 8:30 PM
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH THIS EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread sleet across the region, with the potential for ice today, especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow, sleet, and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through much of the week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional sleet accumulations up to one to two inches and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...DC, portions of central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sleet will continue today, possibly becoming moderate to heavy in intensity at times. Some freezing rain may mix in with the sleet later this afternoon into the early evening. Ice accumulations up to tenth of an inch are possible in a few spots. A prolonged period of wind chills in the single digits and teens continues this evening and lasting through much of the week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.
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.
This is only a test for monitoring of vital dissemination systems.
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:22 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:32 PM
Monitoring message only. Please disregard.
Monitoring message only. Please disregard.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 4:37AM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:37 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 PM
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow, with the potential for ice today especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 10 and 14 inches, with up to 18 inches possible near the Mason-Dixon line. Ice accumulations up to a tenth of an inch, mainly across the northern Shenandoah Valley. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northern and northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue this morning, becoming heavy at times with rates of around one inch per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected later this morning and into the afternoon. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills continues this evening and lasting through the middle of next week.
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 25 at 12:19PM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 8:30 PM
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH THIS EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread sleet across the region, with the potential for ice today, especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow, sleet, and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through much of the week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional sleet accumulations between one and two inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northern and northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sleet will continue today, possibly becoming moderate to heavy in intensity at times. Toward sundown, some freezing rain could mix in at times with the sleet. Any ice accumulations should be no more than a glaze. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills continues this evening and lasting through much of the week.
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 25 at 4:37AM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 4:37 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:45 PM
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow, with the potential for ice today especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 4 and 6 inches, with up to 8 inches possible. Ice accumulations between two tenths and three tenths of an inch, with isolated amounts near a half inch possible, especially in far southern Maryland. * WHERE...Portions of southern Maryland and central and northern Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue, becoming heavy at times with rates of around one inch per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected later this morning into the afternoon. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills continues this evening and lasting through the middle of next week.
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 25 at 12:19PM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:19 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 8:30 PM
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH THIS EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread sleet across the region, with the potential for ice today, especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow, sleet, and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through much of the week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Additional sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of southern Maryland and central and northern Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sleet will continue today, possibly becoming moderate to heavy at times. During the late afternoon to evening, sleet will likely shift to freezing rain. Some chance for significant icing cannot be ruled out across far southern Maryland. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills continues this evening and lasting through much of the week.
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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 49.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:22 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 5:43 PM
Moonset: 12:47 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:34 AM - 9:04 AM5:13 PM - 7:43 PM
Minor Periods
10:12 AM - 11:42 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.52 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 49.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:23 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 6:37 PM
Moonset: 12:59 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:25 AM - 9:55 AM6:07 PM - 8:37 PM
Minor Periods
10:42 AM - 12:12 AM12:29 AM - 1:59 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 17.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:24 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 7:35 PM
Moonset: 2:14 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:22 AM - 10:52 AM7:05 PM - 9:35 PM
Minor Periods
11:21 AM - 12:51 AM1:44 AM - 3:14 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 21.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.28 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:21 AM
Sunset: 5:25 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 8:38 PM
Moonset: 3:29 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:22 AM - 11:52 AM8:08 PM - 10:38 PM
Minor Periods
12:10 AM - 1:40 PM2:59 AM - 4:29 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 40.93 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 32.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:27 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 9:42 PM
Moonset: 4:41 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:27 AM - 12:57 AM9:12 PM - 11:42 PM
Minor Periods
1:09 PM - 2:39 PM4:11 AM - 5:41 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
