WorldDesperate Race To Save D.C. Plane Crash Victims in Freezing Potomac by Daily ReporterJanuary 30, 2025017 Share0 U.S. News The water temperature in the Potomac River is currently around 34°F (1°C), posing severe risks to survivors. Updated Jan. 30 2025 12:22AM EST / Published Jan. 30 2025 12:20AM EST ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.