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

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 1:08PM EST until January 24 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:08 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero expected North Country. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below zero or colder. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 7:08PM EST until January 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 7:08 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches, with up to two feet on the Tug Hill. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday and Tuesday commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected to develop behind the widespread snowfall Monday night. It could linger into mid-week.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:19AM EST until January 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:19 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches, but 12 to 18 inches possible across Oswego County due to lake enhancement off Lake Ontario. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday and Tuesday commutes.

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.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 24 at 1:04AM EST until January 24 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:04 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 35 below zero expected North Country, especially across the higher terrain of the Tug Hill region. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 to 40 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. An extended period of freezing temperatures could cause ruptured water pipes.

This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below zero or colder. Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 6:32PM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:32 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. * WHERE...All of eastern New York and western New England. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very dangerous, especially Sunday night due to snow covered roadways and low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An impactful long-duration winter storm is expected Sunday into Monday. Snowfall rates may exceed one inch per hour at times, especially Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. Light snow will linger through much of the day on Monday before ending by Monday night. The highest snowfall amounts are expected across the eastern Catskills, Mid Hudson Valley, and southwestern New England.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 6:32PM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 6:32 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. * WHERE...Hamilton and Northern Herkimer Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel expected Sunday into Monday due to snow covered roadways and low visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A long duration winter storm is expected Sunday into Monday, which will result in snow covered roadways and reduced visibility.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 12:22PM EST until January 24 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:22 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 35 below expected. * WHERE...In New York, Herkimer, Hamilton, Fulton, northern Warren, and eastern Rensselaer Counties. In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In Vermont, Bennington and Windham Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Saturday. * 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. Using non-approved heating devices in your home can lead to fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills are expected in the Adirondack Mountains in New York, and the southern Green Mountains in Vermont.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:09AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:09 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches with up to 24 inches in the eastern Catskills, Berkshires and southern Greens. * WHERE...All of eastern New York and western New England. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult due snow covered roads and reduced visibilities. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An impactful long-duration winter storm is expected Sunday into Monday. Snowfall rates one to two inches per hour at times, especially Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. Light snow will linger through much of the day on Monday before ending by Monday night. The highest snowfall amounts are expected across the eastern Catskills, Mid Hudson Valley, Berkshires and southern Greens.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 24 at 12:51AM EST until January 24 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:51 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 35 below expected. Northwest wind gusts 30 to 40 mph this morning over the Berkshires. * WHERE...In eastern New York, the southern Adirondacks, the western Mohawk Valley, and the northern Taconics in eastern Rensselaer County. In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In southern Vermont, Bennington and Windham Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * 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. Using non-approved heating devices in your home can lead to fires and carbon monoxide poisoning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The coldest wind chills are expected in the Adirondack Mountains in New York, and the southern Green Mountains in Vermont.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 12:59PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below expected. * WHERE...Northern Oneida County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 12:59PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:59 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 to 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. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 12:12PM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:12 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact travel on Sunday along with the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At this time, the heaviest snowfall is forecast to be from south-central NY and areas southward into Northeast PA and Catskills. However, further adjustments to the storm track are possible in the coming days. Snowfall could be very heavy at times Sunday through Sunday night with hourly rates exceeding 2 inches per hour.

If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 9:37PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:37 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 to 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * 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. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 23 at 9:37PM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:37 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 9:45 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread Northeast PA and the New York Southern Tier before daybreak Sunday morning, moving north to the I-90 corridor by the mid-morning hours on Sunday. At this time, the heaviest snowfall is forecast to be from south-central NY and areas southward into Northeast PA and Catskills. However, further adjustments to the storm track are possible in the coming days. Snowfall could be very heavy at times Sunday through Sunday night with hourly rates exceeding 2 inches per hour.

Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Extreme Cold Warning issued January 23 at 9:37PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 9:37 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 35 below. * WHERE...Northern Oneida County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * 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. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 1:08PM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 1:08 PM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, and Ontario Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 1:04AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:04 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 15 to 20 below zero expected. * WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Livingston, and Ontario Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.