Station Name: HOUSATONIC RIVER NR NELLS ISLAND NR STRATFORD, CT
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
501 Broad St
Stratford, CT 06615
Fairfield County

GPS Coordinates: 41.1884333, -73.12125278

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 1:01PM EST until January 7 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 1:01 PM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Ice accumulation around a light glaze. * WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.

Special Weather Statement issued January 7 at 4:53AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 4:53 AM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 8:00 AM

Some spots across southern Connecticut and the lower Hudson Valley, especially along the Interstate 84 corridor in Connecticut, in northern Putnam, and Orange County west of Middletown, may still see some patchy freezing drizzle early this morning as temperatures hover around freezing. Slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are still possible in these areas. Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Special Weather Statement issued January 7 at 5:24AM EST by NWS Upton NY

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 5:24 AM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 8:00 AM

Fog will impact this morning's commute as the visibility will be reduced to around a half of a mile in several areas. The fog may become locally dense with the visibility down to a quarter of a mile or less. The low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 12:55PM EST until January 7 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 12:55 PM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch and flat ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...The Greater Capital Region,and the mid Hudson Valley of eastern New York and southern Litchfield County in northwest Connecticut. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of light freezing rain is expected to develop late this afternoon before changing to plain rain tonight.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 6 at 12:55PM EST until January 7 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 12:55 PM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 4:30 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations 1 to 3 inches and flat ice accumulations up to two tenths of an inch. * WHERE...Northern Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut, the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Southern Vermont and the western and southern Adirondacks, Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys, eastern Catskills, Helderbergs, and the Lake George and Saratoga Regions of eastern New York. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 11 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected to develop late this afternoon and continue through tonight before winding down as some snow or rain late Wednesday morning.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 12:41AM EST until January 7 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 12:41 AM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of a trace. * WHERE...The Greater Capital Region, and the mid Hudson Valley of eastern New York and southern Litchfield County in northwest Connecticut. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST early this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of light freezing rain will change to plain rain prior to daybreak.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 12:41AM EST until January 7 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 12:41 AM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Northern Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut, the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Southern Vermont and the western and southern Adirondacks, Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys, eastern Catskills, Helderbergs, and the Lake George and Saratoga Regions of eastern New York. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected to continue overnight before winding down as some snow or rain late Wednesday morning.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Special Weather Statement issued January 7 at 3:33AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 3:33 AM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 9:15 AM

With temperatures hovering near freezing in some locations, pockets of freezing rain will be possible across portions of the greater Capital Region, Taconics and mid Hudson Valley of eastern New York, and southern Litchfield County in northwest Connecticut through 9 AM this morning. Motorists and pedestrians should exercise caution if driving or walking through 9 AM this morning, as some untreated ground surfaces may remain icy and slippery, especially less traveled roadways, highway on and off ramps, driveways and parking lots.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 3:24AM EST until January 7 at 11:00AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 3:24 AM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. * WHERE...Northern Litchfield County in northwestern Connecticut, the Berkshires of western Massachusetts, Southern Vermont and the western and southern Adirondacks, Mohawk and Schoharie Valleys, eastern Catskills, Helderbergs, and the Lake George and Saratoga Regions of eastern New York. * WHEN...Until 11 AM EST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact this morning's commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is expected to continue through mid morning before ending as some snow or rain late this morning.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.