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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 764 feet / 233 meters

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

GPS Coordinates: 42.46344444, -78.9345278

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 16 at 12:29PM EST until November 17 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 12:29 PM
Expires: Mon November 17, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches in the most persistent lake snows across the higher terrain inland from Lake Erie. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across the higher terrain inland from the Lake Erie shore. Accumulations close to the lake including along the NYS Thruway will be less than an inch. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 17 at 1:13AM EST until November 17 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon November 17, 2025, 1:13 AM
Expires: Mon November 17, 2025, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 2 to 4 inches in the most persistent lake snows. * WHERE...Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties. The greatest accumulations will be across the higher terrain inland from the Lake Erie shore. Accumulations close to the lake including along the NYS Thruway will be minimal. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with reduced visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.

During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow with greatly reduced visibilities to dry conditions just a few miles away. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Wind Advisory issued November 16 at 12:31PM EST until November 17 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 12:31 PM
Expires: Mon November 17, 2025, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Oswego, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.