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

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 2:58AM EST until February 7 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 2:58 AM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 27 below possible. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Winter Storm Watch issued February 5 at 3:13AM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 3:13 AM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 11:15 AM

...NEAR BLIZZARD CONDITIONS POSSIBLE LATE FRIDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SATURDAY... .A strong Arctic front will deliver heavy upslope snow showers and squalls, strong winds, and dangerously cold wind chills to the Alleghenies late Friday into the Saturday. * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches possible with locally higher totals along western favored ridges (such as Backbone Mountain, Piney Mountain, and Keysers Ridge). Winds could gust as high as 60 mph could lead to significant blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening on I-68/US-40 west of Frostburg, MD, US-219 from the PA/MD Line south to WV Line, US-48 west of Moorefield, WV, and US-33/WV-28 west of Franklin, WV. The strong winds may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect roads to become impassable especially those in open areas due to blowing and drifting snow Friday night through Saturday. Wind chills will fall into the single digits to below zero Friday night with values as low as 20 to 30 below zero late Saturday afternoon. Frostbite and hypothermia can occur in these conditions in less than 30 minutes.

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 delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 2:02AM EST until February 7 at 12:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 2:02 AM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It will remain cold and blustery into Sunday morning, but Saturday morning will be the coldest period.

People 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.

Winter Storm Watch issued February 5 at 2:15AM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 2:15 AM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with 6 inches or more possible on the ridges. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause blowing and drifting snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The wind chills will be close to 20 below zero Friday night and Saturday morning.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.