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

Wind Advisory issued December 28 at 8:57PM EST until December 29 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 8:57 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Oswego and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 29 at 3:45AM EST until January 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 3:45 AM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 3:45 PM

* WHAT...Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet and ice accumulations around a few hundredths of an inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph creating blowing and drifting snow along with whiteout conditions at times. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. Greatest snow accumulation across the Tug Hill Plateau. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through the week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate several times downwind of Lake Ontario this week. Forecast snowfall amounts could be much higher where lake bands persist during this long duration event. The strongest winds will be today and tonight.

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

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 28 at 7:23PM EST until December 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 7:23 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one tenth and one half of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of the western Adirondacks, western Mohawk Valley, upper Hudson Valley, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of freezing rain is expected late this evening through tonight. Temperatures rising above freezing will allow freezing rain to change to plain rain by late tonight or early Monday morning.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 12:32AM EST until December 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 12:32 AM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts over 40 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of eastern New York and southern Vermont. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Westerly winds increase this afternoon into the overnight hours, especially across the eastern Catskills, Mohawk Valley, Greater Capital District, northern Taconics, and southern Vermont.

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

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 3:45AM EST until December 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 3:45 AM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Portions of eastern New York and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

High Wind Warning issued December 28 at 8:57PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 8:57 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 9:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Jefferson County. * WHEN...From 7 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. Shallow rooted trees in a saturated ground will be more susceptible to falling. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 29 at 3:45AM EST until January 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 3:45 AM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 3:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing rain expected. Additional ice accumulations of a few hundredths of an inch. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph creating blowing and drifting snow along with whiteout conditions at times. * WHERE...Jefferson county. Ice accumulation this morning far northern part of the county and Thousand Islands. Greatest snow accumulation expected south of Watertown and Fort Drum. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Slippery conditions are expected this morning across far northern Jefferson county and the Thousand Islands. Whiteout conditions are expected starting this afternoon and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through the week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate several times downwind of Lake Ontario this week. Forecast snowfall amounts could be much higher where lake bands persist during this long duration event. The strongest winds will be today and tonight.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous 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 Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 3:45AM EST until December 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 3:45 AM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 3:45 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing rain expected. Additional ice accumulations of a few hundredths of an inch. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph creating blowing and drifting snow along with whiteout conditions at times. * WHERE...Jefferson county. Ice accumulation this morning far northern part of the county and Thousand Islands. Greatest snow accumulation expected south of Watertown and Fort Drum. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Slippery conditions are expected this morning across far northern Jefferson county and the Thousand Islands. Whiteout conditions are expected starting this afternoon and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through the week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate several times downwind of Lake Ontario this week. Forecast snowfall amounts could be much higher where lake bands persist during this long duration event. The strongest winds will be today and tonight.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous 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.

Wind Advisory issued December 28 at 12:59PM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 12:59 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...All of Central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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

Wind Advisory issued December 28 at 9:44PM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 9:44 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may occur, especially from any trees already weighed down by prior ice.

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

Winter Storm Warning issued December 28 at 8:20PM EST until December 31 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 8:20 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 8:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of one to three tenths of an inch, heaviest in Northeast Oneida County. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Madison and Oneida Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 PM Monday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely. Travel could be nearly impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility Monday night through Tuesday night. Hazardous conditions could impact Monday and Tuesday commutes. From both ice overnight and then strong winds Monday through Tuesday, there could be tree damage.

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. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 28 at 8:20PM EST until December 29 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 8:20 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 8:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of one to three tenths of an inch, heaviest in Northeast Oneida County. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Madison and Oneida Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 7 AM EST Monday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 PM Monday to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Power outages and tree damage are likely. Travel could be nearly impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility Monday night through Tuesday night. Hazardous conditions could impact Monday and Tuesday commutes. From both ice overnight and then strong winds Monday through Tuesday, there could be tree damage.

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. Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 29 at 2:50AM EST until December 31 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 2:50 AM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 to 2 feet, with localized amounts of up to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will create widespread blowing snow, which could significantly reduce visibility. * WHERE...Madison, Northern Oneida, Onondaga, and Southern Oneida Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact this evening's commute, as well as the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour possible, with up to 3 inches per hour possible during the overnight hours tonight into Tuesday morning. Widespread blowing snow could create whiteout conditions.

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.

Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 1:39AM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 1:39 AM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 1:45 PM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may occur, especially from any trees already weighed down by prior ice.

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

Ice Storm Warning issued December 28 at 7:23PM EST until December 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sun December 28, 2025, 7:23 PM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Significant icing. Total ice accumulations up to 0.5 to 0.7 inches expected. * WHERE...Portions of the southeastern Adirondacks. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of freezing rain is expected overnight into tomorrow morning. The freezing rain will gradually change to rain tomorrow morning as temperatures rise above freezing.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.

Ice Storm Warning issued December 29 at 3:45AM EST until December 29 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 3:45 AM
Expires: Mon December 29, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Significant icing. Additional ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...In New York, Fulton, Hamilton, Warren, and northern Saratoga counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Prepare for possible power outages.