Station Name: Mahoning Creek at Punxsutawney, PA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,247 feet

Nearest Address:
5507 No 8th Rd
Punxsutawney, PA 15767
Jefferson County

GPS Coordinates: 40.93923105, -79.00836738

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 25 at 11:52PM EST until January 27 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:52 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * 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. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 11:57PM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:57 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:00 PM

...IMPACTS FROM MAJOR WINTER STORM ARE WINDING DOWN AS THE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM DEPARTS, BUT HAZARDOUS TRAVEL CONDITIONS AND MINOR ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY MONDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Extreme Cold Watch issued January 25 at 12:17PM EST until January 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:17 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero possible. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From Monday evening through Tuesday afternoon. * 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 very cold temperatures of around zero at night and in the teens during the day could cause ruptured water pipes.

Stay indoors if possible until conditions improve. 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. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 3:42PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 3:42 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 7:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulation late Sunday and Sunday night of 4 to 8 inches. Storm total snow accumulation between 12 and 18 inches with localized accumulations up to 20 inches. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Widespread and prolonged travel disruptions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to be heavy at times into this Sunday evening with accumulation rates of up to 1.5 inches per hour at times, before tapering to periods of lighter snow later tonight into Monday morning. Frigid temperatures and wind chills are expected during and after the winter storm. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible, mainly after daybreak Monday.

Consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 11:09PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 11:09 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...Patchy light snow will prevail into Monday morning. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Widespread and prolonged travel disruptions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Patches of light snow will linger into Monday morning. While snowfall amounts will on the light side, travel will likely remain poor given the frigid temperatures. In addition low wind chills are expected into Monday morning. Blowing and drifting snow is expected, mainly after daybreak Monday.

Consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 2:14AM EST until January 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:14 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. 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. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 2:14AM EST until January 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:14 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Cameron, Elk, McKean, Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming, Potter, Sullivan, Tioga, and Warren Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM 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.

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