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

Special Weather Statement issued January 17 at 6:56PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 6:56 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 1:30 AM

As temperatures continue dropping into the 20s across eastern New York and adjacent western New England, water from previously melted snow may refreeze. especially on untreated ground surfaces. In addition, patchy dense fog may form, especially within portions of the Mohawk and Hudson River valleys. Motorists and pedestrians should use extra caution through this evening, and be prepared to encounter icy ground surfaces and reduced visibilities in patchy dense fog.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 4:58PM EST until January 18 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 4:58 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Winter Weather Advisory for today has been cancelled. For the Sunday Winter Weather Advisory, Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Northern Litchfield and Southern Litchfield Counties in northwest Connecticut. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 12:57AM EST until January 19 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 12:57 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Special Weather Statement issued January 17 at 5:51PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 5:51 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 4:00 AM

Roads remain wet from earlier precipitation, and with light winds and temperatures falling into the 20s and lower 30s, areas of black ice may develop. Motorists and pedestrians should use extra caution. Reduce speed, allow extra time, and be prepared for slippery travel.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 3:15PM EST until January 18 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 3:15 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...In Connecticut, Northern Fairfield County. In New Jersey, Western Bergen County. In New York, Northern Westchester, Putnam, and Rockland Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 8 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 1:18AM EST until January 19 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 1:18 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 6:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There may be a lull snowfall activity during the afternoon today.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 3:15PM EST until January 18 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 3:15 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 8 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 12:57AM EST until January 19 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 12:57 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Southern Vermont, western Massachusetts and Dutchess, Ulster, Columbia and eastern Rensselaer Counties in eastern New York. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 3:15PM EST until January 18 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 3:15 PM
Expires: Sat January 17, 2026, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 1:18AM EST until January 19 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 1:18 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 6:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Isolated amounts up to 7 inches are possible in northern New London and northern Middlesex Counties. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation may start off as a rain/snow mix at the coast. By late this afternoon all snow is expected. The bulk of the accumulation is expected to be after 5 pm today.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 1:17PM EST until January 18 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 1:17 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 2:30 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Special Weather Statement issued January 17 at 6:43PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 6:43 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 7:00 AM

Temperatures around freezing overnight may lead to patches of black ice due to freezing standing water from today's snow and rain. Motorists and pedestrians should use caution when heading out this evening, as some surfaces may appear wet but could be slick. Conditions will improve Sunday morning as temperatures climb above freezing.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 17 at 6:22PM EST until January 18 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Sat January 17, 2026, 6:22 PM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 7:30 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Hartford, Tolland, and Windham Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 12:55AM EST until January 19 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 12:55 AM
Expires: Sun January 18, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Hartford CT, Tolland CT, and Windham CT Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Periods of light snow develop Sunday morning and persist into the afternoon. The steadiest snow and the worst of the travel conditions will be late Sunday afternoon and night.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.