Station 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

High Wind Warning issued December 29 at 12:56PM EST until December 30 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 5:56 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected. The strongest wind gusts will be along the Lake Erie shoreline and near Downtown Buffalo. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Shallow rooted trees in a saturated ground will be more susceptible to falling. Travel will be extremely difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts in excess of 75 mph have already been observed early this afternoon. Winds will remain strong before gradually decreasing to 60 to 65 mph late this afternoon.

Avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 12:51PM EST until December 30 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 5:51 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Monroe County. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute tonight and the Tuesday morning commute.

Periods of snow will result in snow covered roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while driving. 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.

Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 6:36PM EST until December 30 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 11:36 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 11:45 AM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Jefferson, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 12:56PM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 5:56 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 6:36PM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 11:36 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 11:45 AM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Livingston, Ontario, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 29 at 12:51PM EST until January 1 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 5:51 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph Monday into Tuesday creating blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga Counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected making travel very difficult at times Monday night into Tuesday. The hazardous conditions from lake effect snow will continue to impact travel through the week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall and strongest winds expected tonight through Tuesday evening with lingering lake snows continuing through mid-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.

Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 6:36PM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 11:36 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 11:45 AM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 12:51PM EST until December 29 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 5:51 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Periods of whiteout conditions Monday afternoon and evening with strong winds and blowing snow significantly reduce visibility and making travel difficult through the evening commute.

Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 29 at 12:51PM EST until January 2 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 5:51 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph Monday decreasing to around 45 mph Tuesday creating blowing and drifting snow and whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions with snow and blowing snow are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening through Tuesday. Travel will remain very difficult with hazardous conditions from lake effect snow continuing to impact travel through the week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow is expected oscillate several times downwind of Lake Erie this week. Forecast snowfall amounts could be much higher where lake bands persist during this long duration event.

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.

Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 1:17PM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 6:17 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 6:30 AM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 7:11PM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 12:11 AM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 12:15 PM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and scattered power outages may occur.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Special Weather Statement issued December 29 at 4:53PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 9:53 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 1:00 AM

Snow showers, and lake effect snow bands are developing across the region early this evening. Snow could be locally heavy at times, reducing visibility down to 1/4 mile. This coupled with the strong gusty winds, blowing snow and falling temperatures will create snow covered and slippery road conditions. Localized accumulations of an inch or two will be possible through 8 PM EST. If you are traveling this evening be prepared for rapidly changing weather and road conditions. Plan some extra time to reach your destination safely.