Water Temperature of the Cheat River in Parsons, WV
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 8:15 PM EST
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Station Name: CHEAT RIVER NEAR PARSONS, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,598 feet
Nearest Address:
Holly Meadows Rd
Parsons, WV 26287
Tucker County
GPS Coordinates: 39.12155556, -79.6755278
Nearby Water Temperatures
Blackwater River, Davis, WV (11.1 mi)Tygart Valley River, Philippi, WV (19.6 mi)
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Tygart Valley River, Grafton, WV (23.2 mi)
Cheat River, Albright, WV (25.8 mi)
Tygart Valley River, Colfax, WV (32.7 mi)
Middle Fork River, Adolph, WV (32.7 mi)
Deep Creek Lake, Thayerville, MD (33.6 mi)
Shavers Fork, Cheat Bridge, WV (36.4 mi)
North Branch Potomac River, Barnum, WV (37.6 mi)
Monongahela River, Morgantown, WV (37.8 mi)
West Fork River, Enterprise, WV (38.2 mi)
Youghiogheny River, Friendsville, MD (39.4 mi)
Savage River, Bloomington, MD (39.5 mi)
Greenbrier River, Durbin, WV (40.8 mi)
Weather for Parsons, West Virginia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 13°F
L: 3°F

Thu
H: 13°F
L: -1°F

Fri
H: 14°F
L: 0°F

Sat
H: 17°F
L: 0°F

Sun
H: 14°F
L: 4°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 70 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:35 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 8:48 PM
Moonset: 3:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:12 AM - 11:42 AM8:18 PM - 10:48 PM
Minor Periods
12:19 AM - 1:49 PM3:10 AM - 4:40 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 12:59PM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 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 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.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 2:06PM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:06 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:15 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite 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.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 2:06PM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:06 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:15 PM
* 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 Wednesday. * 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. 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 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 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 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.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 27 at 12:59PM EST until January 28 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 9:00 PM
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 24 below. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Extreme Cold Warning 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...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Special Weather Statement issued January 27 at 11:07PM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 11:07 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 4:00 AM
Bands of snow moving through the area tonight may quickly reduce visibilities and create slick spots as snow begins to coat roadways. Please use extra caution if traveling. Be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
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 14 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 13 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Webster, Southeast Fayette, and Southeast Nicholas Counties. * 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 15 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 14 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 13 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Randolph, Northwest Webster, Southeast Pocahontas, Southeast Webster, Southeast Fayette, and Southeast Nicholas Counties. * 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 15 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.
Extreme Cold Warning 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...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 21 below. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. 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: 4.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:35 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 8:48 PM
Moonset: 3:40 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:12 AM - 11:42 AM8:18 PM - 10:48 PM
Minor Periods
12:19 AM - 1:49 PM3:10 AM - 4:40 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.01 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 74.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:31 AM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 8 mins
Moon Transit: 9:53 PM
Moonset: 4:52 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:16 AM - 12:46 AM9:23 PM - 11:53 PM
Minor Periods
1:19 PM - 2:49 PM4:22 AM - 5:52 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:32 AM
Sunset: 5:37 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 10:56 PM
Moonset: 5:54 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:21 AM - 1:51 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:29 PM - 3:59 PM5:24 AM - 6:54 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.38 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.82 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:32 AM
Sunset: 5:38 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 12 mins
Moon Transit: 11:56 PM
Moonset: 6:46 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:23 AM - 2:53 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:45 PM - 5:15 PM6:16 AM - 7:46 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:32 AM
Sunset: 5:40 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 15 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:26 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:20 PM - 3:50 PM
Minor Periods
5:01 PM - 6:31 PM6:56 AM - 8:26 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
