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

Wind Advisory issued January 11 at 3:25AM EST until January 12 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 3:25 AM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 11:30 AM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds will come with a surge directly along the front between 10am and 1pm Sunday. A secondary surge in wind is likely late afternoon into early evening. Strongest winds during both of these time periods will be along the ridges with slightly lower values in the valleys.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory issued January 11 at 11:21AM EST until January 12 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 11:21 AM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, central, northwest, and western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A secondary surge in wind is likely late afternoon into early evening. Strongest winds during both of these time periods will be along the ridges with slightly lower values in the valleys.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 11 at 3:37AM EST until January 12 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 3:37 AM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 11:45 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below one-quarter mile at times due to falling and blowing snow. Near whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The hazardous conditions will impact commuters Sunday into Sunday night. Gusty winds could bring down large tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest concern for near-blizzard conditions is expected with squalls along the cold front late morning into early afternoon, as well as a secondary round of upslope snow showers/squalls late afternoon into late 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. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 11 at 11:25AM EST until January 12 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 11:25 AM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 7:30 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below one-quarter mile at times due to falling and blowing snow. Near whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Gusty winds could bring down large tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The greatest concern for near-blizzard conditions is expected with squalls along the cold front late morning into early afternoon, as well as a secondary round of upslope snow showers/squalls late afternoon into late 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. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Wind Advisory issued January 11 at 7:09AM EST until January 12 at 1:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 7:09 AM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds will be on the ridge tops. Snow showers will also be occurring while the wind is strong. That will mean blowing snow and lowered visibilities at times.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Special Weather Statement issued January 11 at 6:09AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 6:09 AM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 12:00 PM

A reinforcing shot of cold air moving in this morning will help to generate a line of heavier snow showers and possibly some embedded, dangerous snow squalls. Visibility restrictions to a half-mile or less, a quick coating of snow on roadways, and brief wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected to accompany many of these heavier snow showers. Depending on exact air and road surface temperatures, as well as the longevity of the snow, flash freeze conditions might develop (a quick transition from wet to icy road surfaces). If this combination of factors (poor visibility, gusty winds, and flash freeze conditions) do develop at one time, then a Snow Squall Warning would be issued for the affected area. A line of heavier snow showers and possible snow squalls is expected to affect the following locations at approximately the reference times: * Warren and Tidioute from about 8 to 9 am * Bradford, Ridgway, St. Mary's, Dubois, Johnstown, and Seven Springs from about 9 to 10 am * Coudersport, Emporium, Clearfield, Altoona, and Bedford from about 10 to 11 am * Renovo, State College, Huntingdon, and Breezewood from about 11 am to 12 noon Use extra caution if you must travel into a snow squall, slow down and consider exiting the highway. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads may lead to accidents. Please use extreme caution and allow plenty of stopping distance. Avoid braking suddenly.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 11 at 7:06AM EST until January 12 at 1:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 7:06 AM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow is expected, and squalls are possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches on the ridges, with generally lower amounts expected in the valleys. Winds gusts in excess of 40 mph are expected as well, and could result in blowing snow and reduced visibilities. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and poor visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow squalls are most possible before noon. The bulk of the snow will fall from early afternoon through early evening, but some lighter snow will linger through midnight.

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.