Station Name: MOHAWK RIVER AT LOCK 8 NEAR SCHENECTADY NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 220 feet

Nearest Address:
176 Rice Rd
Schenectady, NY 12306
Schenectady County

GPS Coordinates: 42.8281583, -73.9903722

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 12:44AM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 5:44 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 1:45 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. The higher snow totals will be over the northern Catskills and Helderbergs. * WHERE...The Capital District, Helderbergs, northern Catskills, and the Schoharie Valley. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the the morning and evening commutes due to the snow and blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will impact the region today. There will be a sharp gradient of snowfall totals and the higher snowfall amounts will be favored across the higher elevations and southern parts of the area. Snowfall rates could approach one inch per hour briefly this morning within bands south of Albany.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 3:39AM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 8:39 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow and areas of blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 4 inches. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...The Capital District, Schoharie Valley, northern Catskills, and the Helderbergs. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 12:44AM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 5:44 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 1:45 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches. Total snow accumulations 2 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Southern Saratoga County. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could briefly reach a half an inch an hour with reduced visibilities under a half mile this morning.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 12:44AM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 5:44 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 1:45 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches. Total snow accumulations 4 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In eastern New York, Eastern Rensselaer County. In Vermont, Bennington, and Windham Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Visibility will be reduced this morning due to falling and blowing snow. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute and possibly the evening commute as well for eastern areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will impact the region today. There will be a sharp gradient of snowfall totals and the higher snowfall amounts will be favored across the higher elevations and southern parts of the area. Snowfall rates could approach one inch per hour within bands this morning.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 3:39AM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 8:39 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow . Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 9 inches. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches with the higher totals over the mountains. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...The Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Greene, Columbia and eastern Rensselaer Counties in eastern New York, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel will be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A powerful nor'easter will impact the region today. There will be a sharp gradient of snowfall totals and the higher snowfall amounts will be favored across the higher elevations and southern parts of the area. Snowfall rates could approach one inch per hour within bands this morning.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.