Station Name: HOUSATONIC RIVER NEAR NEW MILFORD, CT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 223 feet

Nearest Address:
199 Boardman Rd
New Milford, CT 06776
Litchfield County

GPS Coordinates: 41.5931499, -73.4495669

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:09AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:09 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches with up to 24 inches in the eastern Catskills, Berkshires and southern Greens. * WHERE...All of eastern New York and western New England. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult due snow covered roads and reduced visibilities. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An impactful long-duration winter storm is expected Sunday into Monday. Snowfall rates one to two inches per hour at times, especially Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. Light snow will linger through much of the day on Monday before ending by Monday night. The highest snowfall amounts are expected across the eastern Catskills, Mid Hudson Valley, Berkshires and southern Greens.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 12:51AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:51 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills 10 to 25 below zero expected. Northwest wind gusts 25 to 35 mph this morning. * WHERE...In New York, portions of the Mohawk Valley, Capital District, upper Hudson Valley, eastern Catskills and Schoharie Valley, the Mid Hudson Valley, and the Taconics. In Connecticut, all of Litchfield County. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:01PM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:01 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches with up to 24 inches in the eastern Catskills, Berkshires and southern Greens. * WHERE...All of eastern New York and western New England. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult due snow covered roads and reduced visibilities. The hazardous conditions will likely impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will begin to overspread the area from south to north Sunday morning into the early afternoon. The steadiest and heaviest snow is expected Sunday afternoon through Sunday evening where snowfall rates of one inch per hour will be common. Where any bands of heavier snow develop, snowfall rates could reach 2 to 3 inches per hour for a time. Snow will become lighter by Monday morning and continue for much of the day before ending Monday evening.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 1:21AM EST until January 24 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:21 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures for any prolonged period of time.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:19AM EST until January 26 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:19 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 16 inches. Sleet may briefly mix in with the snow Sunday night near the Connecticut coast, southern Westchester, and northeast New Jersey. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads will become snow covered and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

Persons should consider delaying travel from Sunday into Monday. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:19PM EST until January 26 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:19 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 16 inches. Sleet may mix in with the snow Sunday late afternoon and evening near the Connecticut coast, southern Westchester, and northeast New Jersey. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads will become snow covered and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:19AM EST until January 26 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:19 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. The snow may mix with or change to sleet Sunday evening. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 10 and 14 inches. A brief changeover to light freezing rain along with a light glaze of ice may occur Sunday night. The precipitation may go back to light snow late Sunday night. Isolated wind gusts around 35 mph possible Sunday afternoon and evening. * WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads will become snow covered and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

Persons should consider delaying travel from Sunday into Monday. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:19PM EST until January 26 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:19 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow and sleet expected. The snow is expected to mix with or change to sleet Sunday afternoon into the evening. Total snow and sleet accumulations between 8 and 12 inches. A brief changeover to light freezing rain along with a few hundredths of ice may occur Sunday night. The precipitation may go back to light snow late Sunday night. Isolated wind gusts around 35 mph possible Sunday afternoon and evening. * WHERE...Portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York. * WHEN...From 3 AM Sunday to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads will become snow covered and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.

Persons should consider delaying travel from Sunday into Monday. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Consider taking a winter storm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 12:33AM EST until January 26 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:33 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 13 and 19 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 8 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 12:30AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 12:30 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 15 below Much of southern New England. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:24PM EST until January 26 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 1:24 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. * WHERE...Much of southern New England. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 8 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult due to low visibility and snow covered roads.

Consider delaying all travel during the storm. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.