Station Name: BUCK CREEK NEAR INLET NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,850 feet

Nearest Address:
State Highway 28
Inlet, NY 13436
Hamilton County

GPS Coordinates: 43.7439541, -74.7218348

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 2 at 5:09AM EST until January 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Fri January 2, 2026, 5:09 AM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 3 to 5 inches within the heaviest lake effect bands. * WHERE...Southern Herkimer County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A band of lake effect snow is expected to drop into southern Herkimer County this morning, and may impact the Thruway from late this morning through this evening before lifting back north and weakening tonight.

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. Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 2 at 12:07PM EST until January 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Fri January 2, 2026, 12:07 PM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Southern Herkimer County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.

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. Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 2 at 1:07AM EST until January 3 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri January 2, 2026, 1:07 AM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 2:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet across Oswego County, with localized amounts of around 3 feet where lake effect snow persists the longest. Snowfall rates of 3 to 5 inches per hour likely in the most intense bands. Additional accumulations of 6 to 12 inches across far southern Jefferson and western Lewis counties, with most of that falling early this morning. * WHERE...The Eastern Lake Ontario Region. The greatest additional snow amounts will focus across Oswego County. Additional snowfall in Jefferson County will only be across the southern end of the county, and in Lewis County the western Tug Hill region, with minimal amounts elsewhere. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to nearly impossible with near zero visibility and deep snow cover on roads. If you must travel, be prepared for severe winter driving conditions and the possibility of becoming stranded.

Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. 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. Delay all travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Take a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, shovel, blankets, and extra clothing. Also take water, non-perishable food, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive if you become stranded.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 2 at 12:20PM EST until January 3 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Fri January 2, 2026, 12:20 PM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet, locally up to 3 feet. Snowfall rates of 3 inches per hour possible in the most intense bands. * WHERE...Oswego and Lewis Counties. For Lewis County, additional snowfall will be confined to the southern portion of the county. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel will be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through the week.

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. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.