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Genesee River; Genesee Valley ParkStation Name: ERIE(BARGE)CANAL(W OF GENESEE R)AT ROCHESTER NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 532 feet
Nearest Address:
295 Kingsboro Rd
Rochester, NY 14619
Monroe County
GPS Coordinates: 43.1256111, -77.6501111
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Skaneateles Lake, Skaneateles, NY (62.9 mi)
Buffalo River, Buffalo, NY (65 mi)
Weather for Rochester, New York
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 12°F
L: -4°F

Sun
H: 13°F
L: 6°F

Mon
H: 19°F
L: 12°F

Tue
H: 14°F
L: 5°F

Wed
H: 22°F
L: 9°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 58 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 4:56 PM
Moonset: 11:55 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:45 AM - 8:15 AM4:26 PM - 6:56 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:42 AM - 11:12 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:19AM EST until January 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:19 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches in the most persistent lake snows. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches, but 12 to 18 inches possible across Wayne and northern Cayuga counties due to lake enhancement off Lake Ontario. * WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, and Northern Cayuga Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 1:19AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:19 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches in the most persistent lake snows. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches, but 12 to 18 inches possible across Wayne and northern Cayuga counties due to lake enhancement off Lake Ontario. * WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, and Northern Cayuga Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 9:37AM EST until January 27 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 2:37 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches, but 12 to 18 inches possible across Wayne and northern Cayuga counties due to lake enhancement off Lake Ontario. * WHERE...Monroe, Wayne, and Northern Cayuga Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:19AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:19 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:15 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches. * WHERE...Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 9:37AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 2:37 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches. * WHERE...Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, Allegany, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:19AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:19 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:15 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches. * WHERE...Niagara, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning commute.
Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 9:37AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 2:37 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches. * WHERE...Niagara, Northern Erie, and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:19AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:19 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations around 1 to 2 inches in the most persistent lake snows. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches. * WHERE...Orleans County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 24 at 1:19AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:19 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 7:15 PM
* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations around 1 to 2 inches in the most persistent lake snows. For the Winter Storm Warning, heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches. * WHERE...Orleans County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Winter Storm Warning, from 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 9:37AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 2:37 PM
Expires: Sun January 25, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches. * WHERE...Orleans County. * WHEN...From 7 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions. Submit snow reports through our website or social media. Consider delaying travel. If you must travel, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns.
Winter Storm Warning issued January 24 at 1:16AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
Effective: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:16 AM
Expires: Sat January 24, 2026, 6:30 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18 inches. * WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions can impact travel on Sunday along with the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread Northeast PA and the New York Southern Tier before daybreak Sunday morning, moving north to the I-90 corridor by the mid-morning hours on Sunday. At this time, the heaviest snowfall is forecast to be from south-central NY and areas southward into Northeast PA and the Catskills. However, further adjustments to the storm track are possible. Snowfall could be very heavy at times Sunday through Sunday night with hourly rates exceeding 2 inches per hour.
If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.32 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:12 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 4:56 PM
Moonset: 11:55 PM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:45 AM - 8:15 AM4:26 PM - 6:56 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:42 AM - 11:12 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.21 μg/m3
Ozone: 61.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:22 AM
Sunset: 5:14 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 5:45 PM
Moonset: 12:55 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 45.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:32 AM - 9:02 AM5:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Minor Periods
10:05 AM - 11:35 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.04 μg/m3
Ozone: 67.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:15 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 6:39 PM
Moonset: 1:11 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 57.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:24 AM - 9:54 AM6:09 PM - 8:39 PM
Minor Periods
10:33 AM - 12:03 AM12:41 AM - 2:11 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.6 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:16 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 7:37 PM
Moonset: 2:30 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 68.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:20 AM - 10:50 AM7:07 PM - 9:37 PM
Minor Periods
11:08 AM - 12:38 AM2:00 AM - 3:30 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.61 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.42 μg/m3
Ozone: 64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:18 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 8:39 PM
Moonset: 3:48 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:21 AM - 11:51 AM8:09 PM - 10:39 PM
Minor Periods
11:54 AM - 1:24 PM3:18 AM - 4:48 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
