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

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 9:21AM EST until January 15 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 9:21 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected, with storm total accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Western Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect on and off periods of heavier upslope snow showers/squalls late this morning into this afternoon. Blowing snow could result in reduced visiblities.

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 7:53AM EST until January 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 7:53 AM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below expected. * WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 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. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 15 at 5:43PM EST until January 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 5:43 PM
Expires: Fri January 16, 2026, 1:45 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 16 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 Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 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. 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 15 at 12:59PM EST until January 15 at 5:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Thu January 15, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Thu January 15, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 5 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...WInd chills will stay near or slightly below zero into tonight.

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.