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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 5:22PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:22 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 18 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

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 26 at 6:36PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:36 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Ashe and Watauga Counties. In Virginia, Craig, Grayson, Alleghany VA, and Bath Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Greenbrier, Monroe, Summers, and Western Greenbrier Counties. * WHEN...Until noon 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...In addition to the cold, continue to use extra caution if traveling. The persistent cold has not allowed for ice to melt off of untreated roads.

If you must go outside, dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves, and slow down if driving.

Special Weather Statement issued January 26 at 4:28PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 4:28 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:30 AM

Snow showers will continue to bring light snow accumulations of up to a half inch to an inch or so to the western mountains of North Carolina and Virginia, as well as the Greenbrier Valley in West Virginia this evening. Areas that are directly on the upslope side of the mountains may see slightly higher values than the 1 inch mentioned above. Be prepared for slick spots on untreated roads, particularly on bridges and overpasses. Please allow extra time to reach your destination.

Special Weather Statement issued January 26 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 4:00 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:00 AM

Snow showers will continue to bring light snow accumulations of up to an inch or so to the western mountains of North Carolina and Virginia, as well as the Greenbrier Valley in West Virginia this evening. Areas that are directly on the upslope side of the mountains may see slightly higher values than the 1 inch mentioned above. Be prepared for slick spots on untreated roads, particularly on bridges and overpasses. Please allow extra time to reach your destination.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 5:22PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:22 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 27 below. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...Until noon 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.

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.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 5:22PM EST until January 27 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:22 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:30 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 13 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southwest Virginia, and southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 13 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

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.