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 1 at 1:08AM EST until January 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 1:08 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet, with localized amounts of up to 4 feet possible across Oswego County. Snowfall rates of 3 to 5 inches per hour possible in the most intense bands. * 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 far southern end of the county, and in Lewis County only in the far southwest corner of the county, with minimal amounts elsewhere. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. The heaviest snowfall will be tonight through Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible with near zero visibility and deep snow cover on roads. If you must travel, be prepared for severe impacts 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 Storm Watch issued January 1 at 1:55AM EST until January 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 1:55 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of more than 7 inches possible. * WHERE...Northern Oneida County. Heavy snowfall potential mainly in the northwestern corner of the county. * WHEN...From this evening through Saturday morning. * 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.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 1 at 12:27PM EST until January 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 12:27 PM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. The highest amounts over 7 inches are expected west of an Ava to Taberg line. Local amounts around or a bit over one foot. Accumulations will be considerably lower east of Boonville. * WHERE...Northern Oneida County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 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.