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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 1:09AM EST until January 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 1:09 AM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Western Highland County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * 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. 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. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 12:53AM EST until January 17 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 12:53 AM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Western Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western Grant County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered to numerous snow showers will develop by mid to late this evening. The steadiest and most widespread snow shower activity is expected from just before daybreak Saturday through late Saturday morning. Additional snow showers, some moderately heavy at times, likely persist into Saturday afternoon and may linger into Saturday evening.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 6:31AM EST until January 17 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Fri January 16, 2026, 6:31 AM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 2:45 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Western Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western Grant County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered to numerous snow showers will develop by mid to late this evening. The steadiest and most widespread snow shower activity is expected from just before daybreak Saturday through late Saturday morning. Additional snow showers, some moderately heavy at times, likely persist into Saturday afternoon and may linger into Saturday evening.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 3:25PM EST until January 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 3:25 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills will be experienced at higher elevations where winds are strongest.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and X @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.