Water Temperature of the Cranberry River in Richwood, WV
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, January 1, 2026, 1:30 AM EST
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Station Name: CRANBERRY RIVER NEAR RICHWOOD, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 2,218 feet
Nearest Address:
Pub Rd 76
Richwood, WV 26261
Nicholas County
GPS Coordinates: 38.2953903, -80.5264749
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Weather for Richwood, West Virginia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 28°F
L: 16°F

Fri
H: 36°F
L: 22°F

Sat
H: 44°F
L: 31°F

Sun
H: 30°F
L: 19°F

Mon
H: 37°F
L: 16°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 82 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 11:09 PM
Moonset: 6:00 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:25 AM - 1:55 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:39 PM - 4:09 PM5:30 AM - 7:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Storm Warning issued December 31 at 9:46PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 9:46 PM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Locally higher snow amounts possible along the higher mountain ridges. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 1 at 6:00AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 6:00 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, are becoming slick and hazardous due to snowfall and temperatures plunging below freezing. Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Winter Storm Warning issued December 31 at 6:33PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 6:33 PM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 2:45 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. Locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 6:33PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 6:33 PM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 2:45 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, and Summers Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Wind Advisory issued December 31 at 9:03PM EST until January 1 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 9:03 PM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 5:15 AM
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Wind Advisory issued January 1 at 2:33AM EST until January 1 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 2:33 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northwest North Carolina, southwest and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 1 at 2:35AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 2:35 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Western Greenbrier County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the 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 for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 2:35AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 2:35 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Greenbrier, Mercer, and Summers Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 9:46PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 9:46 PM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 6:00AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 6:00 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, are becoming slick and hazardous due to snowfall and temperatures plunging below freezing. Plan on slippery road conditions.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. 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: 4.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 11:09 PM
Moonset: 6:00 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:25 AM - 1:55 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:39 PM - 4:09 PM5:30 AM - 7:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 11.01 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 5:13 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:10 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:32 AM - 3:02 PM
Minor Periods
3:47 PM - 5:17 PM6:40 AM - 8:10 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 13.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 5:14 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 35 mins
Moon Transit: 12:15 AM
Moonset: 8:09 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:37 PM - 4:07 PM
Minor Periods
5:01 PM - 6:31 PM7:39 AM - 9:09 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 1:19 AM
Moonset: 8:57 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:49 AM - 3:19 AM2:37 PM - 5:07 PM
Minor Periods
6:19 PM - 7:49 PM8:27 AM - 9:57 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.26 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.03 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 2:17 AM
Moonset: 9:33 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 93.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:47 AM - 4:17 AM3:32 PM - 6:02 PM
Minor Periods
7:33 PM - 9:03 PM9:03 AM - 10:33 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
