Water Temperature of the South Branch Potomac River in Springfield, WV
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 12:30 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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Deep Creek Lake, Thayerville, MD (34.6 mi)
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Smith Creek, New Market, VA (52.1 mi)
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Weather for Springfield, West Virginia
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 53°F
L: 30°F

Thu
H: 24°F
L: 17°F

Fri
H: 32°F
L: 18°F

Sat
H: 45°F
L: 23°F

Sun
H: 25°F
L: 16°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 47 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:14 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 8:55 AM
Moonset: 1:25 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:25 AM - 10:55 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
12:55 AM - 2:25 PM3:53 AM - 5:23 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 8:33AM EST until January 15 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 8:33 AM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 4:45 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Western Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning 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 14 at 8:32AM EST until January 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 8:32 AM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 4:45 PM
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 16 below expected. * WHERE...Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...From 3 AM Thursday to 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 16 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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 14 at 2:10AM EST until January 15 at 5:00PM EST by NWS State College PA
Effective: Wed January 14, 2026, 2:10 AM
Expires: Wed January 14, 2026, 4:15 PM
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will transition to snow this evening and continue through tonight before tapering to snow showers on Thursday. A blustery northwest wind will send temperatures plummeting below the freezing mark overnight into the mid teens by Thursday morning. Wind chill values Thursday morning will be in the negative single digits. Frequent snow showers will continue through Thursday afternoon with an additional minor accumulation likely.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorist to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadways, and traffic conditions.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.58 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:14 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 8:55 AM
Moonset: 1:25 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:25 AM - 10:55 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
12:55 AM - 2:25 PM3:53 AM - 5:23 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.48 μg/m3
Ozone: 62.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 9:46 AM
Moonset: 2:10 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:16 AM - 11:46 AM
Minor Periods
1:40 PM - 3:10 PM4:51 AM - 6:21 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 10:39 AM
Moonset: 3:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:09 AM - 12:39 AM
Minor Periods
2:34 PM - 4:04 PM5:46 AM - 7:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.62 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:24 AM
Sunset: 5:17 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 11:31 AM
Moonset: 4:04 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:09 AM - 2:39 AM11:01 AM - 1:31 PM
Minor Periods
3:34 PM - 5:04 PM6:33 AM - 8:03 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.97 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:19 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 12:23 AM
Moonset: 5:08 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:01 AM - 3:31 AM11:53 AM - 2:23 PM
Minor Periods
4:38 PM - 6:08 PM7:13 AM - 8:43 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
