Station Name: WEST BRANCH FARMINGTON RIVER AT RIVERTON, CT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 512 feet

Nearest Address:
99 Main St
Riverton, CT 06065
Litchfield County

GPS Coordinates: 41.9628729, -73.017606

Nearby Water Temperatures

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 12:28PM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:28 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 5:15 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 20 and 30 degrees below below possible. * WHERE...Litchfield county in Connecticut, Berkshire county in western Massachusetts, Bennington and Windham counties in southern Vermont, and all of the Hudson Valley and Taconics in eastern New York. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 12:55AM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 12:55 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 35 below zero expected. * WHERE...The Taconics and mid-Hudson Valley in eastern New York, northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts and Bennington and western Windham County in southern Vermont. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Keep pets indoors as much as possible.

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 12:13PM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:13 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero possible. * WHERE...All of Northern Connecticut. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 to 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Warning issued February 6 at 1:00AM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 1:00 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut and central and western Massachusetts. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:03PM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:03 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 20 below possible. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, northeast New Jersey, and southeast New York. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through early Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing. Keep pets indoors as much as possible. Make frequent checks on older family, friends, and neighbors. Ensure portable heaters are used correctly. Do not use generators or grills inside. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 12:13PM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:13 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero possible. * WHERE...Eastern slopes of the Berkshires. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 12:13PM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:13 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below zero possible. * WHERE...All of western and central Massachusetts. * WHEN...From Saturday evening through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 to 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go outside.

Cold Weather Advisory issued February 6 at 12:55AM EST until February 8 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Fri February 6, 2026, 12:55 AM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero expected. * WHERE...Most of the Hudson Valley and Washington County in eastern New York and the Connecticut River Valley in southern Vermont. * WHEN...From 6 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday. * 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.