Water Temperature of the Cranberry River in Richwood, WV
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, March 16, 2026, 10:30 PM EDT
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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

Tue
H: 25°F
L: 16°F

Wed
H: 39°F
L: 18°F

Thu
H: 53°F
L: 32°F

Fri
H: 52°F
L: 39°F

Sat
H: 59°F
L: 42°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:31 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 12:25 AM
Moonset: 6:15 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:50 AM - 3:20 AM11:55 AM - 2:25 PM
Minor Periods
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM6:16 AM - 7:46 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued March 16 at 6:27PM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 6:27 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 2:30 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern, southeast, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday 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 March 16 at 6:27PM EDT until March 17 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 6:27 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 2:30 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, and Southeast Nicholas Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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 March 17 at 2:04AM EDT until March 17 at 8:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 2:04 AM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 8:00 AM
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern, southeast, and southern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday 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 March 17 at 2:04AM EDT until March 17 at 5:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Effective: Tue March 17, 2026, 2:04 AM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 10:15 AM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas, Northwest Randolph, Southeast Randolph, Southeast Webster, and Southeast Nicholas Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
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.
Special Weather Statement issued March 16 at 7:35PM EDT by NWS Blacksburg VA
Effective: Mon March 16, 2026, 7:35 PM
Expires: Tue March 17, 2026, 7:45 AM
Snow showers may lead to additional accumulations, mainly for the western mountains tonight, tapering off to flurries tomorrow. Other locations will see snow ending tonight. Wet or snowy roads will remain slick as temperatures fall below freezing everywhere. Temperatures tomorrow will be slow to rise, and areas along and west of the Blue Ridge will not rise above freezing, keeping roads slippery. Please use caution if driving. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.08 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:31 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 12:25 AM
Moonset: 6:15 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:50 AM - 3:20 AM11:55 AM - 2:25 PM
Minor Periods
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM6:16 AM - 7:46 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 92.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:32 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:24 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:54 PM - 8:24 PM6:40 AM - 8:10 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 100.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:33 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 6 mins
Moon Transit: 1:31 AM
Moonset: 8:35 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:01 AM - 3:31 AM1:01 AM - 3:31 AM
Minor Periods
8:05 PM - 9:35 PM7:05 AM - 8:35 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3 μg/m3
Ozone: 94.15 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 10:27 AM
Sunset: 7:34 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 9 mins
Moon Transit: 2:48 PM
Moonset: 9:48 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:11 AM - 5:41 AM2:18 PM - 4:48 PM
Minor Periods
9:18 PM - 10:48 PM7:31 AM - 9:01 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:00 AM
Sunset: 7:35 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 11 mins
Moon Transit: 3:40 PM
Moonset: 11:03 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:02 AM - 6:32 AM3:10 PM - 5:40 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:01 AM - 9:31 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
