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 19 at 1:03AM EST until January 21 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 1:03 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 1:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 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 19 at 12:25AM EST until January 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:25 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 8:30 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Localized snow accumulations within lake effect bands of 6 to 12 inches for areas mainly north of Old Forge. * WHERE...Northern Herkimer County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow bands will mainly affect areas from around the Route 28 corridor north. The heaviest amounts are expected to be across far northern parts of the county.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 19 at 6:19AM EST until January 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 6:19 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Localized snow accumulations within lake effect bands of 6 to 12 inches for areas mainly north of Old Forge. * WHERE...Northern Herkimer County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow bands will mainly affect areas from around the Route 28 corridor north. The heaviest amounts are expected to be across far northern parts of the county.

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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 11:44PM EST until January 21 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 11:44 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 11:45 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations around 4 inches in areas such as Boonville, Woodgate and Florence. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern Oneida County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any southward wobble of Lake Effect Snow bands could lead to increased snowfall totals with future forecast updates. A sharp gradient in snowfall is expected with little snow accumulation south of Camden.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:25AM EST until January 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:25 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 8:30 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Hamilton County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow bands will mainly affect far northwest portions of the county, mainly north of Route 28.

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. Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 6:19AM EST until January 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 6:19 AM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Hamilton County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow bands will mainly affect far northwest portions of the county, mainly north of Route 28.

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. Slow down and use caution while traveling.