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 December 31 at 12:45AM EST until January 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 12:45 AM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 feet. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest accumulations will be across Oswego County and the Tug Hill Plateau. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads and very poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 30 at 12:16PM EST until December 31 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 12:16 PM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches in the most persistent snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will lead to blowing and drifting snow and near whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Southern Herkimer County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of lake effect snow will slowly lift northward across southern Herkimer County through tonight, impacting the Thruway corridor late this afternoon into the overnight hours. The band will lift north of the Thruway late tonight then north of southern Herkimer County by midday Wednesday. Snowfall rates will reach 0.5 to 1 inch per hour at times.

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

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 30 at 12:16PM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 12:16 PM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches in the most persistent snow bands. * WHERE...Northern Herkimer County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of light snow are expected through tonight. A lake effect snow band will then lift northward into northern Herkimer County on Wednesday before tapering off Wednesday night.

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

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 5:21AM EST until December 31 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 5:21 AM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Southern Herkimer County. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely remain slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact this morning's commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snowband will gradually lift northward this morning and weaken. The band will shift mainly north of the Thruway by mid morning.

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.

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 31 at 5:21AM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 5:21 AM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches in the most persistent snow bands. * WHERE...Northern Herkimer County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A lake effect snow band will lift northward into northern Herkimer County later this morning into this afternoon before gradually tapering off tonight.

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

Winter Storm Warning issued December 30 at 6:02PM EST until December 31 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 6:02 PM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Madison, Northern Oneida, Onondaga, and Southern Oneida Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible, with up to 3 inches per hour possible through early Wednesday morning. Widespread blowing snow will create whiteout conditions. Expect an additional 6-9 inches of snow for the Mohawk Valley region.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 31 at 6:55AM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 6:55 AM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Northern Oneida County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 12:16PM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 12:16 PM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 4:15 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Hamilton County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Occasional light snow showers and flurries will continue through tonight. A band of moderate to locally heavy lake effect snow will impact portions of Hamilton County on Wednesday before tapering off Wednesday night. Snowfall rates could reach 0.50 inches per hour at times.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 31 at 5:21AM EST until January 1 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Wed December 31, 2025, 5:21 AM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches. * WHERE...Hamilton County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of moderate to locally heavy lake effect snow will impact portions of Hamilton County later this morning into this afternoon before gradually tapering off tonight. Snowfall rates could reach 0.50 inch per hour at times.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.