Water Temperature of the Independence River in Donnattsburg, NY
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, December 31, 2022, 6:45 PM EST
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Local Points of Interest
Independence River State Forest; Pine Grove, NYStation 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
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Weather for Donnattsburg, New York
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Thu
H: 11°F
L: -1°F

Fri
H: 22°F
L: 6°F

Sat
H: 23°F
L: 8°F

Sun
H: 26°F
L: 8°F

Mon
H: 18°F
L: -11°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 4:35 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 10:47 PM
Moonset: 6:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:46 AM - 2:16 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:54 PM - 3:24 PM5:31 AM - 7:01 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
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.
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.
Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 1 at 1:09AM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 1:09 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches in the most persistent snow bands. * WHERE...Northern Herkimer County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional periods of snow and even snow squalls are likely overnight. 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 7:47PM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 7:47 PM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 7:00 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 2 to 5 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. Occasional whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.
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 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.
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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 1 at 1:09AM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 1:09 AM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Lake effect and upslope snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Hamilton County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Use caution if traveling for New Year's Eve celebrations tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.76 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 4:35 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs mins
Moon Transit: 10:47 PM
Moonset: 6:01 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:46 AM - 2:16 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
1:54 PM - 3:24 PM5:31 AM - 7:01 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.8 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 4:36 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 11:54 PM
Moonset: 7:13 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:53 AM - 3:23 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM6:43 AM - 8:13 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:05 AM
Sunset: 4:37 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 8:10 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM1:58 PM - 4:28 PM
Minor Periods
4:18 PM - 5:48 PM7:40 AM - 9:10 AM
Action Rating: 6 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.79 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 4:38 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 12:57 AM
Moonset: 8:54 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:27 AM - 2:57 AM2:59 PM - 5:29 PM
Minor Periods
5:40 PM - 7:10 PM8:24 AM - 9:54 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.18 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.46 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:06 AM
Sunset: 4:39 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 1:55 AM
Moonset: 9:26 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 93.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:25 AM - 3:55 AM3:54 PM - 6:24 PM
Minor Periods
6:59 PM - 8:29 PM8:56 AM - 10:26 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
