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 18 at 12:49PM EST until January 21 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 12:49 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. * WHERE...Greatest snow amounts will be found near Watertown and Fort Drum areas and also southward to across the Tug Hill region. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible at times within lake effect snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday through Wednesday commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect snowband oscillation. Snowfall rates up to 4 inches per hour at times for the Tug Hill region Monday night through Tuesday night. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night.

Heavy accumulating lake effect snow will create dangerous to impossible travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 18 at 12:31PM EST until January 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 12:31 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Localized snow accumulations within lake effect bands of 6 to 12 inches for areas north of Old Forge. * WHERE...Northern Herkimer County. * WHEN...From 7 PM Monday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be difficult.

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