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West Virginia
Buffalo Lake
Conditions: Blocked
for lake fishing, todayAn agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
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problem: Agency alerts
35 active alerts in Monongahela National Forest; most severe: NFS Road 76 Road Closure for Public Health and Safety
USFSPosted Sep 8 · checked 3 h ago
clear: Weather
Rain, high 57°F / low 49°F, 100% precip — 80/100 for lake fishing
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Buffalo Lake
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Buffalo Lake is a 21-acre lake near BARTOW, West Virginia, at about 3,066 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
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