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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 12:47AM EST until January 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:47 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero. * WHERE...Southern Erie and Wyoming counties and the western Southern Tier. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 12:49PM EST until January 28 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:49 PM
Expires: Wed January 28, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero. * WHERE...The western Southern Tier. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 12:47AM EST until January 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:47 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero will cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

This is a potentially hazardous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 30 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 15 below zero or colder.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 3:55AM EST until January 27 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 3:55 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. * WHERE...The Niagara Frontier. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 27 at 12:56PM EST until January 27 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:56 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will produce considerable blowing and drifting snow, especially in open areas. * WHERE...The Niagara Frontier. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commutes.

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.