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 17 at 12:46PM EST until January 21 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 12:46 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 2:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. For the Winter Storm Warning, 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...For the Winter Weather Advisory greatest snow amounts on the Tug Hill Plateau. For the Winter Storm Warning greatest snow amounts will be found near Watertown and Fort Drum areas southward to across the Tug Hill region. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Storm Warning, travel will be very difficult to impossible at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and 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.

Widespread accumulating 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 Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 12:46PM EST until January 18 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 12:46 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 2:30 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. For the Winter Storm Warning, 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...For the Winter Weather Advisory greatest snow amounts on the Tug Hill Plateau. For the Winter Storm Warning greatest snow amounts will be found near Watertown and Fort Drum areas southward to across the Tug Hill region. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 AM EST Sunday. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Storm Warning, travel will be very difficult to impossible at times. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and 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.

Widespread accumulating 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 Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 5:30AM EST until January 17 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 5:30 AM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with locally 6 to 8 inches across the southern foothills of the Adirondacks, southern Greens and northern Berkshires. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, eastern New York, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Hazardous to difficult travel expected due to snow covered and slippery roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of snow will bring light to moderate accumulations through this afternoon before ending this evening.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 12:38PM EST until January 17 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 12:38 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 7:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to three inches. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, with locally up to 8 inches in the southern foothills of the Adirondacks, southern Greens and northern Berkshires. * WHERE...The western Mohawk Valley, southern Adirondacks, Lake George Saratoga Region, Taconics, mid Hudson Valley of Ulster and Dutchess Counties, the southeastern Catskills, southern Vermont and the Berkshires. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Steady light snow will taper off to snow showers and flurries by later this afternoon into the early evening hours.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Special Weather Statement issued January 17 at 6:56PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 6:56 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 1:30 AM

As temperatures continue dropping into the 20s across eastern New York and adjacent western New England, water from previously melted snow may refreeze. especially on untreated ground surfaces. In addition, patchy dense fog may form, especially within portions of the Mohawk and Hudson River valleys. Motorists and pedestrians should use extra caution through this evening, and be prepared to encounter icy ground surfaces and reduced visibilities in patchy dense fog.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 8:07AM EST until January 18 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 8:07 AM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 8:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Northern Oneida and Southern Oneida Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Locally up to 5 additional inches of snow may fall across northern Oneida County, in the favored upslope locations.

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. 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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 2:14PM EST until January 18 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 2:14 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Northern Oneida County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Scattered snow showers will continue this evening, a few could be heavy at times.

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.