Water Temperature of the South Branch Potomac River in Springfield, WV

Current Water Temperature

32.2°F

Measurement Time: Friday, January 30, 2026, 9:30 AM EST

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South Branch Potomac River

Station Name: SOUTH BRANCH POTOMAC RIVER NEAR SPRINGFIELD, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 577 feet

Nearest Address:
Co Rte 3
Springfield, WV 26763
Hampshire County

GPS Coordinates: 39.44703879, -78.6541817

Nearby Water Temperatures

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Waites Run, Wardensville, WV (28.1 mi)
Deep Creek Lake, Thayerville, MD (34.6 mi)
Casselman River, Markleton, PA (41.8 mi)
Youghiogheny River, Friendsville, MD (42.6 mi)
Spout Run, Boyce, VA (43.6 mi)
Youghiogheny River, Confluence, PA (45.2 mi)
Youghiogheny River, Confluence, PA (45.2 mi)
Youghiogheny River, Confluence, PA (46.4 mi)
Blackwater River, Davis, WV (48.8 mi)
Smith Creek, New Market, VA (52.1 mi)
Cheat River, Albright, WV (52.9 mi)

Weather for Springfield, West Virginia

Current Weather

18.9°F
Overcast
Overcast
9.5°F
20.3°F
36%
NNW 7.2 mph
8.2 mph
14.8°F
8.3°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1025 mbar
0.8

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Fri
H: 21°F
L: 0°F
Partly Cloudy
Sat
H: 20°F
L: 1°F
Sunny
Sun
H: 25°F
L: 8°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 35°F
L: 12°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 36°F
L: 11°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 9.55 μg/m3
PM10: 9.75 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 295.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 60 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 2:54 PM
Moon Transit: 10:52 PM
Moonset: 5:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:25 AM - 1:55 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:24 PM - 3:54 PM
5:21 AM - 6:51 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 11:23AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, Hampshire, and Hardy Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.


Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 11:23AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Central and Eastern Allegany County. In Virginia, Eastern Highland County. In West Virginia, Eastern Grant, Eastern Mineral, Eastern Pendleton, Hampshire, and Hardy Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 11:23AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.


Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 11:23AM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge, and Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 11:23AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 11:23 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Carroll, Frederick MD, and Washington Counties. In West Virginia, Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food, and unfrozen water. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 1:08AM EST until January 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:08 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below. * WHERE...A portion of south central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in frostbite on exposed skin in 30 to 60 minutes.

If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 1:08AM EST until January 31 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:08 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below. * WHERE...A portion of south central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in frostbite on exposed skin in 30 to 60 minutes.

If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 12:37PM EST until January 31 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:37 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 10 to 19 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerously cold wind chills are possible again Saturday night into Sunday morning. Additional Cold Weather Advisories may be needed.

If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 1:08AM EST until January 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:08 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 1:08AM EST until January 31 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:08 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 1:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 12:37PM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:37 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 10 to 19 degrees below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills lower than 20 degrees below zero possible. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

If possible, remain 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.


Extreme Cold Watch issued January 30 at 12:37PM EST until February 1 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:37 PM
Expires: Sat January 31, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills 10 to 19 degrees below zero expected. For the Extreme Cold Watch, dangerously cold wind chills lower than 20 degrees below zero possible. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. For the Extreme Cold Watch, from Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

If possible, remain 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.


Friday, January 30, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
21.4°F
0.3°F
9.7°F
50%
0 in
0%
0%
7.4 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.88 μg/m3
PM10: 9.03 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 235.29 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.4 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 9 mins
Moonrise: 2:54 PM
Moon Transit: 10:52 PM
Moonset: 5:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 93.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

11:25 AM - 1:55 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:24 PM - 3:54 PM
5:21 AM - 6:51 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
19.6°F
0.7°F
10°F
65%
0 in
0%
0%
8.5 mph
0.3


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.02 μg/m3
PM10: 10.26 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 236.81 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:23 AM
Sun Transit: 12:28 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 11 mins
Moonrise: 4:10 PM
Moon Transit: 11:52 PM
Moonset: 6:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 97.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:27 AM - 2:57 PM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

3:40 PM - 5:10 PM
6:13 AM - 7:43 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
25.3°F
7.5°F
15.4°F
63%
0 in
0%
0%
12.8 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.65 μg/m3
PM10: 5.79 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 203.33 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.16 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:22 AM
Sun Transit: 12:28 AM
Sunset: 5:35 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 13 mins
Moonrise: 5:26 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:23 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
1:24 PM - 3:54 PM

Minor Periods

4:56 PM - 6:26 PM
6:53 AM - 8:23 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Monday, February 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
35.2°F
11.8°F
18.7°F
71%
0 in
0%
0%
8.7 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 5.41 μg/m3
PM10: 5.48 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 191.13 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:21 AM
Sun Transit: 12:28 AM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 15 mins
Moonrise: 6:40 PM
Moon Transit: 12:47 AM
Moonset: 7:55 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:17 AM - 2:47 AM
2:16 PM - 4:46 PM

Minor Periods

6:10 PM - 7:40 PM
7:25 AM - 8:55 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
36°F
10.8°F
22.3°F
83%
0 in
0%
0%
10.1 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 4.83 μg/m3
PM10: 4.9 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 222.49 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.85 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:20 AM
Sun Transit: 12:28 AM
Sunset: 5:37 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 17 mins
Moonrise: 7:50 PM
Moon Transit: 1:37 AM
Moonset: 8:22 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 96.3%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:07 AM - 3:37 AM
3:04 PM - 5:34 PM

Minor Periods

7:20 PM - 8:50 PM
7:52 AM - 9:22 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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