Water Temperature of the South Branch Potomac River in Springfield, WV
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, January 28, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
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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
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Weather for Springfield, West Virginia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 20°F
L: 1°F

Fri
H: 21°F
L: 6°F

Sat
H: 19°F
L: 11°F

Sun
H: 22°F
L: 11°F

Mon
H: 31°F
L: 9°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 9:48 PM
Moonset: 4:49 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:21 AM - 12:51 AM9:18 PM - 11:48 PM
Minor Periods
1:13 PM - 2:43 PM4:19 AM - 5:49 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 11:08PM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 11:08 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:15 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest and western Virginia, and eastern and panhandle West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.
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 28 at 11:08PM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 11:08 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:15 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.
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.
Extreme Cold Warning issued January 28 at 11:08PM EST until January 29 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 11:08 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST Thursday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 11 AM Thursday to 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.
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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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 28 at 11:08PM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 11:08 PM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 7:15 AM
* WHAT...For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Extreme Cold Warning, until 11 AM EST Thursday. For the Cold Weather Advisory, from 11 AM Thursday to 11 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. Wind chill values can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional Cold Weather Headlines are expected at times through the end of the week as the region remains in an Arctic airmass.
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. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. 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 28 at 9:51AM EST until January 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 9:51 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 2:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 10 to 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills 10 to 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
The cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 1:12AM EST until January 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:12 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:15 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 10 to 19 below expected. * 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 Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 1:12AM EST until January 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:12 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:15 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 10 to 19 below expected. * 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 Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 28 at 9:51AM EST until January 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA
Effective: Wed January 28, 2026, 9:51 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 2:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 10 to 15 below zero expected. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
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.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 1:12AM EST until January 29 at 12:00PM EST by NWS State College PA
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:12 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:15 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 10 to 19 below zero expected. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon EST today. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 29 at 1:12AM EST until January 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:12 AM
Expires: Thu January 29, 2026, 1:15 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 10 to 19 below zero expected. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until noon EST today. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.
If outdoors, dress in layers and cover exposed skin.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 5:31 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 9:48 PM
Moonset: 4:49 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 86.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:21 AM - 12:51 AM9:18 PM - 11:48 PM
Minor Periods
1:13 PM - 2:43 PM4:19 AM - 5:49 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:27 AM
Sunset: 5:32 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 9 mins
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 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
2:24 PM - 3:54 PM5:21 AM - 6:51 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.77 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.44 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:28 AM
Sunset: 5:34 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 11 mins
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 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:40 PM - 5:10 PM6:13 AM - 7:43 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:28 AM
Sunset: 5:35 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 13 mins
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 AM1:24 PM - 3:54 PM
Minor Periods
4:56 PM - 6:26 PM6:53 AM - 8:23 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:28 AM
Sunset: 5:36 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 15 mins
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 AM2:16 PM - 4:46 PM
Minor Periods
6:10 PM - 7:40 PM7:25 AM - 8:55 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
