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 Weather Advisory issued January 11 at 1:03AM EST until January 13 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 1:03 AM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 3:15 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent lake snows across the higher terrain of the Tug Hill and western Adirondack foothills, with much lower amounts falling across the lower elevations. This will be a long-duration event with two main rounds of snow. The first round will be this afternoon and evening. A break in the snows will then follow overnight, before the lake snows redevelop Monday morning and persist into Monday night. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will also produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region, mainly across the higher terrain of the Tug Hill and western Adirondack foothills. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Lake effect 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.

Wind Advisory issued January 11 at 12:31AM EST until January 12 at 9:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 12:31 AM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 5:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Mohawk Valley, greater Capital Region, eastern Catskills, Schoharie County and central Taconics of eastern New York, and Berkshire County in western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...West to northwest winds will increase later this afternoon and continue overnight into early Monday morning before diminishing.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Special Weather Statement issued January 11 at 5:21AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 5:21 AM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 9:15 AM

With temperatures hovering near freezing in some areas this morning, some of the standing water from overnight rainfall may refreeze and result in slippery patches of ice across portions of the southern Adirondacks, the Lake George region, and higher elevations of southern Vermont and northern Berkshire County. Motorists and pedestrians should exercise caution if driving or walking through 9 AM this morning and be prepared for a possible thin layer of ice on roadways, sidewalks, stairs, driveways or any other untreated ground surfaces which may remain icy and slippery.

Special Weather Statement issued January 11 at 5:21AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 5:21 AM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 9:15 AM

As temperatures begin falling back to near freezing around or shortly after daybreak, some of the standing water from overnight rainfall may refreeze and result in slippery patches of ice across portions of the western Mohawk Valley and eastern Catskills. Motorists and pedestrians should exercise caution if driving or walking through 9 AM this morning and be prepared for a possible thin layer of ice on roadways, sidewalks, stairs, driveways or any other untreated ground surfaces which may remain icy and slippery.

Special Weather Statement issued January 11 at 5:19AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Sun January 11, 2026, 5:19 AM
Expires: Sun January 11, 2026, 8:00 AM

Rainfall from overnight has led to wet surfaces and with temperatures at or below freezing, patchy black ice will be possible this morning. As a result, roadways and sidewalks will become slippery. Use caution if driving or walking this morning.