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

Current Water Temperature

32.0°F

Measurement Time: Saturday, January 24, 2026, 3:30 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

Cacapon River , Great Cacapon, WV (20.6 mi)
North Branch Potomac River, Barnum, WV (24.4 mi)
Savage River, Barton, MD (25.3 mi)
Savage River, Bloomington, MD (25.3 mi)
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

4.8°F
Sunny
Sunny
-2.6°F
6°F
48%
NNW 3.6 mph
4.3 mph
-3.2°F
-16.4°F
0 in
0%
9 mi
1041 mbar
0.1

Five Day Weather Forecast

Moderate snow
Sat
H: 22°F
L: 6°F
Heavy snow
Sun
H: 20°F
L: 11°F
Moderate or heavy snow showers
Mon
H: 23°F
L: 13°F
Partly Cloudy
Tue
H: 29°F
L: -1°F
Mist
Wed
H: 24°F
L: -6°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.05 μg/m3
PM10: 3.15 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 167.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.05 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 67 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 5:25 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 10:20 AM
Moon Transit: 5:00 PM
Moonset: 11:53 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:40 AM - 8:10 AM
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:50 AM - 11:20 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 5:16PM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:16 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 5:30 AM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow beginning Saturday evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 10 and 16 inches, with highest amounts north and west of US-340. Ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch, mainly south and east of US-340. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northern and northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 PM Saturday to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area Saturday night, becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills is likely beginning this evening and lasting through the middle of next week.

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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 10:27PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 10:27 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:30 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures 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.


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 5:53AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 5:53 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures 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.


Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 5:26AM EST until January 26 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 5:26 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:30 PM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow beginning this evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 10 and 16 inches, with highest amounts north and west of US-340. Ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch, mainly south and east of US-340. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northern and northwest Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area tonight, becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of very cold wind chills continues this evening and lasting through the middle of next week.

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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.


Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 5:16PM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:16 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 5:30 AM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow beginning Saturday evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 12 and 18 inches and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch, confined mostly west of the Allegheny Front and south of US-33. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area late Saturday afternoon, becoming heavy at times Saturday night with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday, especially west of the Allegheny Front. Precipitation is most likely to change back to snow and linger west of the Allegheny Front Sunday night into Monday morning. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of sub-zero wind chills is likely beginning this evening and lasting through the middle of next week.

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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.


Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 5:26AM EST until January 26 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 5:26 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:30 PM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow beginning this evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 12 and 18 inches and ice accumulations around two tenths of an inch, confined mostly west of the Allegheny Front and south of US-33. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area late Saturday afternoon, becoming heavy at times tonight with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday, especially west of the Allegheny Front. Precipitation is most likely to change back to snow and linger west of the Allegheny Front Sunday night into Monday morning. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of sub-zero wind chills continues this evening and lasting through the middle of next week.

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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.


Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 5:16PM EST until January 26 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 5:16 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 5:30 AM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow beginning Saturday evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 8 and 14 inches, with highest amounts west of the Blue Ridge and especially into eastern WV. Ice accumulations of one to two tenths, mainly south of US-33, and up to one quarter inch of ice accumulation is possible along the Blue Ridge. * WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and western Virginia and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM Saturday to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area by Saturday night, becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday, especially south of Interstate 70. Significant icing is possible especially across central Virginia. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of wind chills in the teens and single digits is likely beginning this evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.

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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.


Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 5:26AM EST until January 26 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 5:26 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:30 PM

...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THIS EVENING THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING... .A large area of precipitation will overrun Arctic air in place over the Mid-Atlantic. This will lead to widespread significant snow beginning this evening, with the potential for ice Sunday especially south of Highway 50 and near and east of Interstate 95. In addition to the high threat for significant snow and ice, very cold temperatures are expected tonight through the middle of next week with sub-zero wind chills likely at times. * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 8 and 14 inches, with highest amounts west of the Blue Ridge and especially into eastern WV. Ice accumulations of one to two tenths, mainly south of US-33, and up to one quarter inch of ice accumulation is possible along the Blue Ridge. * WHERE...Portions of central, northwest, and western Virginia and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will likely overspread the area by tonight, becoming heavy at times with rates of one to two inches per hour possible at times. A mix with sleet or freezing rain is expected Sunday, especially south of Interstate 70. Significant icing is possible especially across central Virginia. Visibility of one-quarter mile or less is possible at times. A prolonged period of wind chills in the teens and single digits continues this evening and lasting through the middle of next week, with sub-zero wind chills possible at times.

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. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.


Saturday, January 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate snow
21.7°F
5.5°F
12.3°F
31%
0.05 in
71%
4%
6.7 mph
0.4


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 3.53 μg/m3
PM10: 3.7 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 176.89 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.2 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:28 AM
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 5:25 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 57 mins
Moonrise: 10:20 AM
Moon Transit: 5:00 PM
Moonset: 11:53 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:40 AM - 8:10 AM
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Minor Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
9:50 AM - 11:20 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Heavy snow
19.7°F
11.1°F
14.7°F
84%
3.87 in
66%
79%
7.2 mph
0.2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.68 μg/m3
PM10: 6.91 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 195.93 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.88 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 5:27 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 59 mins
Moonrise: 10:47 AM
Moon Transit: 5:49 PM
Moonset: 12:53 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:28 AM - 8:58 AM
5:19 PM - 7:49 PM

Minor Periods

10:17 AM - 11:47 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, January 26, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate or heavy snow showers
22.6°F
12.8°F
19.5°F
74%
0.1 in
65%
9%
12.1 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.07 μg/m3
PM10: 6.25 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 213.65 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.86 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.89 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.32 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:27 AM
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 5:28 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 1 mins
Moonrise: 11:17 AM
Moon Transit: 6:43 PM
Moonset: 1:06 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:20 AM - 9:50 AM
6:13 PM - 8:43 PM

Minor Periods

10:47 AM - 12:17 AM
12:36 AM - 2:06 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
29.2°F
-1.2°F
13.5°F
79%
0 in
0%
0%
11.4 mph
2


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 6.97 μg/m3
PM10: 7.07 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 180.46 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.08 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:26 AM
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 5:29 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 3 mins
Moonrise: 11:55 AM
Moon Transit: 7:41 PM
Moonset: 2:22 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:16 AM - 10:46 AM
7:11 PM - 9:41 PM

Minor Periods

11:25 AM - 12:55 AM
1:52 AM - 3:22 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Weather Forecast

Mist
23.5°F
-5.5°F
12.3°F
85%
0 in
0%
18%
10.7 mph
1


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.84 μg/m3
PM10: 8.97 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 199.92 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.22 μg/m3
Ozone: 84.38 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:25 AM
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 5:30 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 5 mins
Moonrise: 12:44 AM
Moon Transit: 8:44 PM
Moonset: 3:37 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:17 AM - 11:47 AM
8:14 PM - 10:44 PM

Minor Periods

12:14 AM - 1:44 PM
3:07 AM - 4:37 AM

Action Rating: 2 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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