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 26 at 7:29AM EST until January 27 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 7:29 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 18 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of north central and western Maryland, northwest Virginia, and the eastern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 to 18 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. 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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 7:29AM EST until January 27 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 7:29 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 23 below zero expected. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett, Extreme Western Allegany, and Western Garrett Counties. In Virginia, Eastern Highland and Western Highland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Pendleton, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 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. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 8:57AM EST until January 26 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 8:57 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow showers. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches, with the highest totals to the west of Keysers Ridge. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant County. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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 26 at 2:14AM EST until January 27 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:14 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 12:57PM EST until January 27 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:57 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below expected. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 2:14AM EST until January 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:14 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 12:57PM EST until January 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:57 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below expected. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 7:29AM EST until January 27 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 7:29 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Central Virginia Blue Ridge and Northern Virginia Blue Ridge. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 11 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 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. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes. * 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.