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 19 at 1:03PM EST until January 21 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 1:03 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 1:15 AM

* WHAT...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...Greatest snow amounts will be found near Watertown and Fort Drum areas and also southward to across the Tug Hill region. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible at times within lake effect snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday 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 tonight through Tuesday night. Wind chill values zero to 10 below zero Monday night through Tuesday night.

Heavy accumulating lake effect 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 Storm Warning issued January 19 at 7:04PM EST until January 21 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 7:04 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 4 feet in the most persistent bands. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating blowing and drifting snow and at times white out conditions. Snowfall rates may reach 3 to 5 inches per hour at times in the most intense bands. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest snow accumulations will be across southern Jefferson County, extreme northern Oswego County, and western Lewis County. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to nearly impossible within the heaviest lake effect snowbands. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.

Heavy lake effect snow will create dangerous to nearly 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 Storm Warning issued January 19 at 12:54PM EST until January 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:54 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. 7 to 10 inches expected with localized accumulations within the most persistent lake effect band reaching 10 to 12 inches, mainly north of Old Forge. * WHERE...Northern Herkimer County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow bands will mainly affect areas from around the Route 28 corridor and northward with snowfall rates over 1 inch per hour at times tonight. Combination of cold temperatures tonight and gusty winds will result in wind chill values between -10F and -20F.

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

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:37PM EST until January 21 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:37 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches for locations such as Florence, Boonville and Woodgate. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph may create areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...Northern Oneida County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Any southward wobble of Lake Effect Snow bands could lead to increased snowfall totals with future forecast updates. A sharp gradient in snowfall is expected with little snow accumulation south of Camden and Alder Creek.

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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 19 at 12:54PM EST until January 21 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon January 19, 2026, 12:54 PM
Expires: Tue January 20, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with the highest totals near the Herkimer County border. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph resulting in blowing snow at times tonight. * WHERE...Hamilton County. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow bands will mainly affect far northwest portions of the county, mainly north of Route 28. Combination of cold temperatures tonight and gusty winds will result in wind chill values between -10F and -20F.

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 go outside tonight, 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. Slow down and use caution while traveling.