Station Name: CATTARAUGUS CREEK AT GOWANDA NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 764 feet

Nearest Address:
102 Legion Dr
Gowanda, NY 14070
Erie County

GPS Coordinates: 42.46344444, -78.9345278

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued March 13 at 1:57PM EDT until March 14 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 1:57 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday. The highest wind gusts are expected overnight tonight into Saturday morning. * 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 March 13 at 1:50PM EDT until March 14 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 1:50 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 6 to 10 inches. Winds gusting 50 to 60 mph will produce areas of blowing snow. * WHERE...Wyoming, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. The highest snowfall amounts are expected across Wyoming County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds will cause scattered instances of tree damage and power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall amounts are expected across the ridgetops of Wyoming County, with slightly lower snowfall totals across the surrounding hilltops in Southern Erie and northern Cattaraugus counties. Significantly lower accumulations of 2 to 4 inches expected at the lower elevations of Southern Erie County, including the Buffalo Southtowns, and across southern Cattaraugus County.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions, particularly at the higher elevations. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 1:57PM EDT until March 14 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 1:57 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest to west winds 25 to 35 mph with peak gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...The Niagara Frontier. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EDT Saturday. The highest wind gusts are expected overnight tonight. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will blow down trees and power lines. Scattered power outages are expected. 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.

yellow warning - wind - in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 4:33 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 8:33 PM

Strong southwesterly winds expected tonight. What: Southwesterly winds gusting near 90 km/h. When: Tonight. Additional information: Strong southerly winds are expected to develop this afternoon with gusts up to 60 km/h possible. These winds are expected to further strengthen this evening with southwesterly wind gusts near 90 km/h expected. Winds are expected to ease overnight. ### Local utility outages are possible. Some property damage is possible. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.

special weather statement in effect

Service Notice – February 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for Spring 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment and 2) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – février 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement au printemps 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement et 2) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:05 PM
Expires: Sat March 14, 2026, 4:05 AM

Bursts of heavy snow. What: Snow with total accumulation 4 to 8 cm. When: This afternoon. Additional information: An area of snow with occasional very low visibility in heavy snow is moving east across the area. Peak snowfall rates of 1 to 3 cm in an hour are expected during bursts of heavy snow. Hazardous winter driving conditions are possible. ### Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm.