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

Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 1:32PM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:32 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 1:45 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 12 to 18 inches. The highest amounts are expected across the higher terrain of the interior Southern Tier and Finger Lakes region. * WHERE...Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The bulk of the heavy snow is expected to continue through this evening. Moderate snow will continue across the higher terrain east of Lake Erie through Monday.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 26 at 1:05AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 1:05 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Occasional light snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches, greatest across the higher terrain of the Boston Hills and Chautauqua Ridge. * WHERE...Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 12:57AM EST until January 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 12:57 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 24 below zero expected. * WHERE...Southern Erie and Wyoming counties and the western Southern Tier. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Bitterly cold wind chills as low as 24 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 Storm Warning issued January 25 at 1:32PM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun January 25, 2026, 1:32 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 1:45 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 9 to 15 inches. The highest amounts are expected along the Lake Ontario shore due to lake enhancement and across the higher terrain of southern Genesee County. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The bulk of the heavy snow is expected to continue through tonight, with heavy snow persisting along the southern shore of Lake Ontario Monday.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 26 at 1:05AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 1:05 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Occasional light snow, with moderate lake enhanced snow along the south shore of Lake Ontario at times. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches, greatest near Lake Ontario. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.

yellow warning - snowfall - in effect

Service Notice – November 2025: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2025, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to upgrade the presentation of alerts into Colour-Coded Weather Alerts is tentatively set for deployment November 26, 2025. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) the alert name ‘extreme cold warning’ will change to ‘cold warning’, 3) two Public zone names will change in Saskatchewan, 4) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard continues, there will be changes coming to CAP and 5) 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 – novembre 2025: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2025, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l'initiative d'ECCC visant à améliorer la présentation des alertes sous forme d'alertes météorologiques codées par couleur est provisoirement prévue pour un déploiement le 26 novembre 2025. Des changements aux données apparaîtront dans le PAC suite à ce déploiement, 2) le nom de l’alerte ‘avertissement de froid extrême’ changera pour ‘avertissement de froid’, 3) deux noms de zones publiques seront modifiés en Saskatchewan, 4) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique se poursuit. Des changements seront également apportés au PAC et 5) 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: Sun January 25, 2026, 10:26 PM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 5:03 AM

Snow, at times heavy, continues. What: Snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow. When: Continuing through tonight. Additional information: Snow will taper to periods of light snow or flurries near midnight. Easterly winds gusting 40 to 50 km/h may result in local blowing snow, particularly for exposed areas. ### Travel will likely be challenging. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. 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. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Allow extra time for travel.

orange warning - snowfall - in effect

Service Notice – November 2025: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2025, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to upgrade the presentation of alerts into Colour-Coded Weather Alerts is tentatively set for deployment November 26, 2025. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) the alert name ‘extreme cold warning’ will change to ‘cold warning’, 3) two Public zone names will change in Saskatchewan, 4) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard continues, there will be changes coming to CAP and 5) 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 – novembre 2025: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2025, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l'initiative d'ECCC visant à améliorer la présentation des alertes sous forme d'alertes météorologiques codées par couleur est provisoirement prévue pour un déploiement le 26 novembre 2025. Des changements aux données apparaîtront dans le PAC suite à ce déploiement, 2) le nom de l’alerte ‘avertissement de froid extrême’ changera pour ‘avertissement de froid’, 3) deux noms de zones publiques seront modifiés en Saskatchewan, 4) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique se poursuit. Des changements seront également apportés au PAC et 5) 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: Mon January 26, 2026, 1:16 AM
Expires: Mon January 26, 2026, 7:02 AM

Locally heavy snow continues. What: Snowfall amounts of 15 to 30 cm. Reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow. When: Continuing into early morning. Additional information: In addition to the widespread snow, a band of lake enhanced snow is expected to impact the area for a time tonight as winds shift to become northeasterly this evening and northerly towards morning. Currently the strongest lake effect snow band is near Grimsby and moving slowly eastwards. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 km/h may result in local blowing snow, particularly for exposed areas. ### Travel will likely be hazardous. Roads and walkways will likely be very difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. 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. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Allow extra time for travel. Non-essential travel should be avoided. Take frequent breaks and avoid strain when clearing snow.