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

Winter Storm Warning issued January 2 at 1:07AM EST until January 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri January 2, 2026, 1:07 AM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet across Oswego County, with localized amounts of around 3 feet where lake effect snow persists the longest. Snowfall rates of 3 to 5 inches per hour likely in the most intense bands. Additional accumulations of 6 to 12 inches across far southern Jefferson and western Lewis counties, with most of that falling early this morning. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest additional snow amounts will focus across Oswego County. Additional snowfall in Jefferson County will only be across the southern end of the county, and in Lewis County the western Tug Hill region, with minimal amounts elsewhere. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to nearly impossible with near zero visibility and deep snow cover on roads. If you must travel, be prepared for severe winter driving conditions and the possibility of becoming stranded.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. Delay all travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Take a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets, and extra clothing. Also take water, non-perishable food, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive if you become stranded.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 2 at 12:38AM EST until January 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Fri January 2, 2026, 12:38 AM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 to 5 inches within the heaviest lake effect bands. * WHERE...Southern Herkimer County. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of lake effect snow is expected to drop into southern Herkimer County this morning, and may impact the Thruway from late this morning through this evening before lifting back north and weakening tonight.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 2 at 5:09AM EST until January 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Fri January 2, 2026, 5:09 AM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 to 5 inches within the heaviest lake effect bands. * WHERE...Southern Herkimer County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of lake effect snow is expected to drop into southern Herkimer County this morning, and may impact the Thruway from late this morning through this evening before lifting back north and weakening tonight.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 2 at 12:29AM EST until January 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Fri January 2, 2026, 12:29 AM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 12:30 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches along and north of US Route 20, with the higher end totals expected near and north of Interstate 90. * WHERE...Madison and Southern Oneida Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow bands will move back and forth across the area, with uncertainty in snowfall totals. There will likely be a wide range in amounts with a sharp cutoff in snow totals.

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. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 2 at 12:29AM EST until January 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Fri January 2, 2026, 12:29 AM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 12:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. The highest amounts of 6 to 18 inches are expected west of Route 26, with locally around 20 inches in the far NW corner of Oneida county. Much lower amounts of 3 to 6 inches are expected east of Route 26 toward the Boonville, Forestport and Woodgate areas. * WHERE...Northern Oneida County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow bands will move back and forth across the area, with uncertainty in snowfall totals. There will likely be a wide range in amounts with a sharp cutoff in snow totals.

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.