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 25 at 1:13AM EST until January 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:13 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches. The highest amounts are expected along the Lake Ontario shore and southeast of Lake Ontario due to lake enhancement. * WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The bulk of the heavy snow is expected this afternoon through tonight, with moderate snow continuing along the southern and southeastern shores of Lake Ontario through Monday night, especially from Wayne to Oswego counties .

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 12:50AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:50 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 14 and 24 inches with 24 to 30 inches possible in the eastern Catskills, northern Berkshires and southern Greens. * WHERE...All of eastern New York and western New England. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult due snow covered roads and reduced visibilities. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin to overspread the area from south to north this morning into the early afternoon. The steadiest and heaviest snow is expected this afternoon through tonight where snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be common. Where any bands of heavier snow develop, snowfall rates could reach 2 to 4 inches per hour for a time. Snow will become lighter by Monday morning and continue for much of the day before ending early Monday evening.

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

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 12:41PM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 12:41 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 14 and 24 inches with up to 30 inches possible in the eastern Catskills, Berkshires and southern Greens. * WHERE...All of eastern New York and western New England. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult to impossible due to snow covered roads and very low visibilities. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour, locally 3 inches per hour, are expected through this evening. Snow will become lighter in intensity overnight into Monday morning and continue for much of the day before tapering off Monday evening.

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. 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 25 at 5:59AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:59 AM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches, with localized amounts up to 22 inches. Northwest winds gusting as high as 35 mph Monday afternoon will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At this time, the heaviest snowfall is forecast to fall across the northern tier of Northeast PA, Catskills and Susquehanna region of NY. However, minor adjustments to storm total snowfall are still possible. Snowfall will likely be very heavy at times this afternoon and evening with hourly rates potentially exceeding 2 inches per hour. The snow tapers down, becoming light to moderate after midnight and into Monday morning. Occasional light snow and blowing snow then continue into Monday afternoon. Temperatures will be very cold throughout this storm, hovering in the upper single digits to teens the entire time, with colder wind chills.

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.