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

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 1:01AM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:01 AM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 1:15 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero possible. The coldest wind chills are expected to be late Friday night through Saturday. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.

This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below zero or colder.

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 12:52PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:52 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 1:30 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills between 15 and 25 below zero possible. The coldest wind chills are expected to be late Friday night through Saturday. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus, and Allegany Counties. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.

This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below zero or colder.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 5 at 12:44PM EST until February 7 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:44 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 2:00 AM

* WHAT...A combination of widespread snow and localized lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches expected, with locally higher amounts possible across the hilltops south of Buffalo. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will create areas of blowing and drifting snow. * WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming, Chautauqua, and Cattaraugus Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An Arctic front will bring widespread snow showers to the region Friday morning, which will then taper off to more localized lake effect snow Friday night through Saturday. Winds strengthening behind this front late Friday evening through Saturday will resulting of blowing and drifting of the fresh snowpack.

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.

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 2:02AM EST until February 7 at 12:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 2:02 AM
Expires: Thu February 5, 2026, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It will remain cold and blustery into Sunday morning, but Saturday morning will be the coldest period.

People are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. 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.

Extreme Cold Watch issued February 5 at 12:21PM EST until February 8 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Effective: Thu February 5, 2026, 12:21 PM
Expires: Fri February 6, 2026, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below possible. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

If you must go outside, dress in layers. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia.