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

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 26 at 1:05AM EST until January 29 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 1:05 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, periods of snow and lake enhanced snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches across Oswego and northern Cayuga counties, and 2 to 4 inches across Jefferson and Lewis counties today through tonight. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet possible in the most persistent lake snows across Oswego County, with 8 to 14 inches possible across far northern Cayuga, southern Jefferson, and far western Lewis counties. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and south multiple times Tuesday through Thursday. This will bring very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between rounds of lake effect snow.

Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. 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 26 at 1:05AM EST until January 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 1:05 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, periods of snow and lake enhanced snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches across Oswego and northern Cayuga counties, and 2 to 4 inches across Jefferson and Lewis counties today through tonight. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet possible in the most persistent lake snows across Oswego County, with 8 to 14 inches possible across far northern Cayuga, southern Jefferson, and far western Lewis counties. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and south multiple times Tuesday through Thursday. This will bring very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between rounds of lake effect snow.

Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. 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.

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 26 at 5:26AM EST until January 29 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:26 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, periods of snow and lake enhanced snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 6 inches across Oswego and northern Cayuga counties, and 2 to 4 inches across Jefferson and Lewis counties today through tonight. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet possible in the most persistent lake snows across Oswego County, with 8 to 14 inches possible across far northern Cayuga, southern Jefferson, and far western Lewis counties. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and south multiple times Tuesday through Thursday. This will bring very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between rounds of lake effect snow.

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. Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 26 at 5:26AM EST until January 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:26 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:30 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, periods of snow and lake enhanced snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 6 inches across Oswego and northern Cayuga counties, and 2 to 4 inches across Jefferson and Lewis counties today through tonight. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet possible in the most persistent lake snows across Oswego County, with 8 to 14 inches possible across far northern Cayuga, southern Jefferson, and far western Lewis counties. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and south multiple times Tuesday through Thursday. This will bring very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between rounds of lake effect snow.

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. Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 26 at 9:58AM EST until January 29 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 9:58 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, periods of snow and lake enhanced snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 6 inches across Oswego and northern Cayuga counties, and 2 to 4 inches across Jefferson and Lewis counties today through tonight. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet possible in the most persistent lake snows across Oswego County, with 8 to 14 inches possible across far northern Cayuga, southern Jefferson, and far western Lewis counties. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and south multiple times Tuesday through Thursday. This will bring very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between rounds of lake effect snow.

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. Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 26 at 9:58AM EST until January 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 9:58 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Storm Warning, periods of snow and lake enhanced snow. Additional snow accumulations 4 to 6 inches across Oswego and northern Cayuga counties, and 2 to 4 inches across Jefferson and Lewis counties today through tonight. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet possible in the most persistent lake snows across Oswego County, with 8 to 14 inches possible across far northern Cayuga, southern Jefferson, and far western Lewis counties. * WHERE...Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Storm Warning, until 7 AM EST Tuesday. For the Lake Effect Snow Warning, from 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and south multiple times Tuesday through Thursday. This will bring very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between rounds of lake effect snow.

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. Heavy snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.

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

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:26 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches allowing for storm total amounts of 10 to 15 inches, with some localized totals of 15 to 20 inches over the eastern Catskills, mid Hudson Valley and western New England. * WHERE...All of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, southern Vermont and eastern and east central New York. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will continue to be dangerous early this morning due to snow covered roads and reduced visibility. Travel conditions will improve through the day on Monday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Steady light to moderate snowfall will continue into early to mid morning hours before tapering to snow showers and flurries by the late morning and afternoon hours. Breezy conditions this afternoon may allow for some drifting of snowfall, especially in high terrain areas.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 26 at 1:08PM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 1:08 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Portions of eastern New York and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult.

People 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. People should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.