Station Name: ALLEGHENY RIVER AT SALAMANCA NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,371 feet

Nearest Address:
48 Race St
Salamanca, NY 14779
Cattaraugus County

GPS Coordinates: 42.1561111, -78.7149167

Nearby Water Temperatures

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, 6:36 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 6:45 AM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Cattaraugus County. * 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 29 at 9:44PM EST until January 2 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 9:44 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 9:45 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph through Tuesday will create blowing and drifting snow and occasional 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.

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.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 30 at 4:19AM EST until January 2 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 4:19 AM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 3 feet. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph today will create blowing and drifting snow and occasional 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 today. 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.

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 29 at 1:37PM EST until December 30 at 4:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 1:37 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches possible, with accumulations upwards of 7 to 9 inches across across the northern half of the area. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...McKean and Warren Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of light snow is expected Tuesday night. More significant snowfall is expected Wednesday afternoon into early Thursday morning. Additional snowfall amounts could exceed 6" in northwest Warren and McKean counties.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be found at 511pa.com.

Wind Advisory issued December 29 at 8:55AM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 8:55 AM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 7:30 AM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Cameron, Elk, McKean, Northern Clinton, Potter, and Warren Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will also be accompanied by lake effect snow showers, which will reduce visibility and make roads slick.

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

Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 2:42AM EST until December 30 at 12:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 2:42 AM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts between 45 and 50 mph. * WHERE...Cameron, Elk, McKean, Northern Clinton, Potter, and Warren Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will also be accompanied by lake effect snow showers, which will reduce visibility and make roads slick.

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

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 30 at 2:20AM EST until December 31 at 7:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 2:20 AM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...Periods of heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Localized new snow accumulation of 4 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph creating considerable blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...McKean and Warren Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Another round of significant snowfall is expected Wednesday afternoon into early Thursday morning. Additional snowfall amounts could exceed 6" in northwest Warren and McKean counties.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions can be found at 511pa.com.

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, 6:36 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 6:45 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 6:36PM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 6:36 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 6:45 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 Weather Advisory issued December 29 at 9:44PM EST until December 31 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon December 29, 2025, 9:44 PM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 9:45 AM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 9 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Allegany County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 4:19AM EST until December 31 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 4:19 AM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 5 to 10 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will create blowing and drifting snow and occasional whiteout conditions. * WHERE...Allegany County. The highest amounts across north and west portions of the county. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact travel through Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Forecast snowfall amounts could be higher where lake bands persist during this long duration event.

Lake effect snow will fall in relatively narrow bands. If traveling, be prepared for rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Submit snow reports through our website or social media.