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 December 31 at 1:11PM EST until January 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 1:11 PM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening commutes.

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. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 31 at 12:13PM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 12:13 PM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Northern Herkimer County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A lake effect snow band will be directed into northern Herkimer County through this afternoon. Then, additional periods of snow and even snow squalls are likely tonight. Use caution if traveling for New Year's Eve celebrations.

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

Winter Storm Warning issued December 31 at 6:55AM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 6:55 AM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Northern Oneida County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 31 at 12:43PM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 12:43 PM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 12:45 AM

* WHAT...An additional round of snow showers and squalls this evening with some lake effect snow showers overnight as well. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Northern Oneida County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 12:13PM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 12:13 PM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect and upslope snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Hamilton County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Use caution if traveling for New Year's Eve celebrations tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of lake effect snow will impact portions of Hamilton County through this afternoon. Additional light to moderate snow and even snow squalls are expected tonight which can result in hazardous travel for those traveling to/from New Year's Eve celebrations.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.