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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,371 feet / 418 meters

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

GPS Coordinates: 42.1561111, -78.7149167

Nearby Water Temperatures

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued November 26 at 1:19AM EST until November 29 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 1:19 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 10 to 20 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Jefferson, Lewis, Wyoming, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult with deep snow cover on roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact Thanksgiving holiday travel. Gusty winds will down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.

Heavy 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.

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued November 25 at 1:04PM EST until November 29 at 1:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Tue November 25, 2025, 1:04 PM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...McKean and Warren Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued November 26 at 1:45AM EST until November 29 at 1:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 1:45 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...McKean and Warren Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Wind Advisory issued November 26 at 1:24AM EST until November 28 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 1:24 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 55 mph expected Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday night. West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph expected Thursday through Thursday night. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, and Chautauqua Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 1 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few isolated power outages may result.

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

Lakeshore Flood Advisory issued November 26 at 1:35AM EST until November 27 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 1:35 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 9:45 AM

* WHAT...Minor lakeshore flooding expected. * WHERE...Erie and Chautauqua counties. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property along the lakeshore. Spray from high waves and onshore wind may impact Route 5 in Hamburg. Water levels will rise in Buffalo Harbor and Canalside.

Residents on or near the shore should take appropriate action to protect property from rising water levels.

Winter Storm Watch issued November 26 at 1:19AM EST until November 29 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 1:19 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 inches or more possible in the most persistent lake snows. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph resulting in blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Allegany County. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through late Friday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult with snow covered roads and poor visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact Thanksgiving holiday travel.

Narrow bands of heavy snow could bring rapidly changing road conditions and visibilities. Localized travel problems will be possible.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 26 at 1:19AM EST until November 27 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Wed November 26, 2025, 1:19 AM
Expires: Wed November 26, 2025, 1:30 PM

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will produce blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Genesee Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slushy and slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact Thanksgiving holiday travel. 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.