Station Name: WEST FORK RIVER AT WALKERSVILLE, WV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,086 feet

Nearest Address:
Walkersville Rd
Walkersville, WV 26447
Lewis County

GPS Coordinates: 38.86870938, -80.4578658

Nearby Water Temperatures

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 12:40PM EST until February 7 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:40 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 14 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of southeast Ohio and central, northeast, northern, southeast, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 12:39PM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:39 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Virginia and central, northeast, northern, southern, and western West Virginia. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

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 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Winter Storm Watch issued February 5 at 7:18AM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 7:18 AM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 3:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches possible. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph in the highest elevations. * WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 5 at 12:39PM EST until February 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:39 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Locally higher amounts possible along the western ridges possible. Wind gusts of 45 to 55 mph in the highest elevations. * WHERE...Portions of northeast, northern, and southeast West Virginia. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or by accessing the online traffic and roadway portal for your state. Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 5 at 12:40PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:40 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Southeast Webster County. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 5 at 12:40PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:40 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 27 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

High Wind Watch issued February 5 at 12:40PM EST until February 7 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Charleston WV

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:40 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 8:45 PM

* WHAT...For the High Wind Watch, northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. For the Extreme Cold Warning, dangerously cold wind chills as low as 27 below expected. * WHERE...Northwest Pocahontas and Southeast Randolph Counties. * WHEN...For the High Wind Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday evening. For the Extreme Cold Warning, from 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Additional information can be found at https://www.weather.gov/rlx as well as on our X and Facebook pages.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 12:04PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:04 PM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 9:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 18 below zero expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 10 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 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.