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 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 9:37AM EST until January 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 9:37 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:00 AM

* 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 will impact the Monday morning and evening 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.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:01PM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:01 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:15 AM

* 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...Snow will begin to overspread the area from south to north Sunday morning into the early afternoon. The steadiest and heaviest snow is expected Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening where snowfall rates of one inch per hour will be common. Where any bands of heavier snow develop, snowfall rates could reach 2 to 3 inches per hour for a time. Snow will become lighter by Monday morning and continue for much of the day before ending Monday evening.

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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 12:55PM EST until January 25 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:55 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Northern Warren, Hamilton, and Northern Herkimer Counties. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 AM 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.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:16AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:16 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:30 PM

* 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 can impact travel on Sunday along with 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 the Catskills. However, further adjustments to the storm track are possible. 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.