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

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 5:49AM EST until January 26 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 5:49 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 9 and 16 inches. Ice accumulations of a light glaze, except in Preston and Tucker Counties, where ice could accumulate up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to noon EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 6:48AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:48 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero. * WHERE...In Ohio, Coshocton, Guernsey, and Muskingum Counties. In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, and Higher Elevations of Indiana Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 11:28PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:28 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 10 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Widespread and prolonged travel disruptions are expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the area late Saturday night, becoming heavy at times through Sunday with accumulation rates of one to two inches per hour at times. Frigid temperatures and wind chills are expected before, during, and after the winter storm. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible.

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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 11:21PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:21 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 11:21PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 11:21 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 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.