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

Winter Storm Watch issued January 21 at 12:28PM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 12:28 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 8:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible. Locally higher amounts are possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Kentucky, southeast Ohio, southwest Virginia, and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 21 at 12:44PM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Blacksburg VA

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 12:44 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 8 and 14 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest North Carolina, central, south central, southwest, and west central Virginia, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. 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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 21 at 12:28PM EST until January 22 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 12:28 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 8:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory today and tonight, mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch this weekend, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 15 inches possible. Locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages. 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.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 21 at 12:28PM EST until January 26 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Wed January 21, 2026, 12:28 PM
Expires: Wed January 21, 2026, 8:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory today and tonight, mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch this weekend, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 15 inches possible. Locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Thursday. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Saturday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages. 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.