Station Name: INDEPENDENCE RIVER AT DONNATTSBURG NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 991 feet

Nearest Address:
6205 Donnattsburg Rd
Donnattsburg, NY 13343
Lewis County

GPS Coordinates: 43.74680556, -75.3334444

Nearby Water Temperatures

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 26 at 6:59PM EST until January 29 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:59 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected Tuesday through Thursday. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows across southern Jefferson and far western Lewis counties. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and south multiple times Tuesday through Thursday. This will bring very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between rounds of lake effect snow.

Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 27 at 12:45AM EST until January 29 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:45 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow that will fall in multiple different rounds as the band of snow oscillates north and south numerous times over the next few days. Three day accumulations may reach 8 to 16 inches where the bands persist the longest. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The greatest accumulations are expected across central and southern Jefferson County and far western Lewis County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and south multiple times today through Thursday. This will bring very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between rounds of lake effect snow.

Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 27 at 3:55AM EST until January 29 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 3:55 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow that will fall in multiple different rounds as the band of snow oscillates north and south numerous times over the next few days. Three day accumulations may reach 8 to 16 inches where the bands persist the longest. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The greatest accumulations are expected across central and southern Jefferson County and far western Lewis County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and south multiple times today through Thursday. This will bring very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between rounds of lake effect snow.

Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 26 at 6:59PM EST until January 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:59 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet possible in the most persistent lake snows across Oswego County, with 8 to 14 inches possible across far northern Cayuga county. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga and Oswego Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and south multiple times Tuesday through Thursday. This will bring very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between rounds of lake effect snow.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 26 at 6:59PM EST until January 29 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:59 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 inches. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet possible in the most persistent lake snows across Oswego County, with 8 to 14 inches possible across far northern Cayuga county. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga and Oswego Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and south multiple times Tuesday through Thursday. This will bring very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between rounds of lake effect snow.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 27 at 12:45AM EST until January 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:45 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow that will fall in multiple different rounds as the band of snow oscillates north and south numerous times over the next few days. Three day accumulations may reach 2 to 3 feet where the bands persist the longest. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga and Oswego Counties. The greatest accumulations are expected across western Oswego and far northern Cayuga counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and south multiple times today through Thursday. This will bring very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between rounds of lake effect snow.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 27 at 12:45AM EST until January 29 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:45 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow that will fall in multiple different rounds as the band of snow oscillates north and south numerous times over the next few days. Three day accumulations may reach 2 to 3 feet where the bands persist the longest. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga and Oswego Counties. The greatest accumulations are expected across western Oswego and far northern Cayuga counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST this morning. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and south multiple times today through Thursday. This will bring very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between rounds of lake effect snow.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 27 at 3:55AM EST until January 29 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 3:55 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow that will fall in multiple different rounds as the band of snow oscillates north and south numerous times over the next few days. Three day accumulations may reach 2 to 3 feet where the bands persist the longest. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga and Oswego Counties. The greatest accumulations are expected across western Oswego and far northern Cayuga counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and south multiple times today through Thursday. This will bring very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between rounds of lake effect snow.

Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.