Water Temperature of the South Branch Potomac River in Springfield, WV
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Thursday, January 29, 2026, 9:30 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

Fri
H: 20°F
L: -2°F

Sat
H: 18°F
L: -1°F

Sun
H: 23°F
L: 4°F

Mon
H: 33°F
L: 11°F

Tue
H: 35°F
L: 12°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 51 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
Cold Weather Advisory issued January 30 at 12:35AM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:35 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:45 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 17 below expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia and frostbite if precautions are not taken. * 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. 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 12:35AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:35 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:45 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 17 below expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Mineral County. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia and frostbite if precautions are not taken. * 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. 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 12:35AM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:35 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:45 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 17 below expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. * 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. 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 12:35AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:35 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:45 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 15 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 17 below expected. * WHERE...In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. * 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. 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 29 at 12:15PM EST until January 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 12:15 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 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 Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills may drop to dangerous levels again Friday Night and Saturday Night. 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 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 29 at 12:15PM EST until January 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA
Effective: Thu January 29, 2026, 12:15 PM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 10 to 19 degrees below zero expected. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 19 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind chills may drop to dangerous levels again Friday Night and Saturday Night. 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 12:35AM EST until January 30 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:35 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:45 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 13 below expected. * WHERE...Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 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. 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 12:35AM EST until January 31 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Fri January 30, 2026, 12:35 AM
Expires: Fri January 30, 2026, 8:45 AM
* WHAT...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 9 below. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, very cold wind chills as low as 13 below expected. * WHERE...Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...For the first Cold Weather Advisory, until 11 AM EST this morning. For the second Cold Weather Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 11 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. 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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.33 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: 14.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 57.32 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: 9.28 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.16 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: 7.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.6 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
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:28 AM
Sunset: 5:37 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 17 mins
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 AM3:04 PM - 5:34 PM
Minor Periods
7:20 PM - 8:50 PM7:52 AM - 9:22 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
