Station Name: MOHAWK RIVER AT AMSTERDAM NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 253 feet

Nearest Address:
1 Front St
Amsterdam, NY 12010
Montgomery County

GPS Coordinates: 42.934, -74.1918611

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 12:25AM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 12:25 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 35 below expected. * WHERE...In eastern New York, the southern Adirondacks, the western and central Mohawk Valley, the eastern Catskills, Schoharie Valley and the Helderbergs. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 12:25AM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 12:25 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...In New York, the Greater Capital Region. In southern Vermont, eastern Windham County. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 to 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The lowest wind chill values will be across the higher elevations.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Special Weather Statement issued February 7 at 5:45AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 5:45 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 8:00 AM

Current observations show isolated wind gusts up to 50 to 55 mph across parts of the Capital District early this morning, and these gusts are expected to spread eastwards into the Berkshires over the next hour or so. In addition to blowing snow reducing visibility and cold wind chills, a few downed trees or limbs resulting in power outages may be possible with these winds.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 7 at 12:25AM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 12:25 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below expected. * WHERE...In eastern New York, the Lake George Saratoga Region. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 7 at 12:25AM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sat February 7, 2026, 12:25 AM
Expires: Sat February 7, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Litchfield County in northwest Connecticut, the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, the mid Hudson Valley and Taconics in eastern New York, and Bennington and western Windham Counties in southern Vermont. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.