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 February 6 at 10:25AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 10:25 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 7:21PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 7:21 PM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 10:18AM EST until February 7 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 10:18 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette, Higher Elevations of Westmoreland, and Higher Elevations of Indiana Counties. In West Virginia, Preston and Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.

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

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 7:29PM EST until February 7 at 6:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 7:29 PM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute.

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

Wind Advisory issued February 6 at 2:24PM EST until February 7 at 10:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 2:24 PM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Northern Centre, Somerset, and Southern Centre Counties. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, from midnight tonight to 10 PM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. 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.