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 March 5 at 12:35AM EST until March 6 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 12:35 AM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations a coating to two inches. Ice accumulations of one tenth to one quarter of an inch with slightly higher amounts over the Berkshires, Litchfield Hills and the eastern Catskills. * WHERE...In New York, the eastern Catskills, Schoharie Valley, Helderbergs, Mohawk Valley, southern Adirondacks, upper Hudson Valley, Capital District, and the north central Taconics. In southern Vermont, Bennington and Windham Counties. In Massachusetts, Berkshire County. In Connecticut, Litchfield County. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to noon EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation begins this afternoon as mainly rain, changing over to a wintry mix of sleet and freezing rain, with some snow across northern areas. The wintry mix tapers off Friday morning. The highest ice amounts of locally a quarter to a third of an inch are expected across the Helderbergs, eastern Catskills, Berkshires and the Litchfield Hills.

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 March 4 at 9:22PM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Wed March 4, 2026, 9:22 PM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 9:00 AM

Residual wet surfaces from snowmelt will freeze overnight as temperatures drop back well below freezing. This will allow patches of black ice to form on untreated ground surfaces. Motorists traveling overnight through early Thursday morning should allow extra time to reach their destination and be prepared for black ice. Untreated walkways and parking lots may also become very slippery for pedestrians.

Special Weather Statement issued March 5 at 6:28AM EST by NWS Albany NY

Effective: Thu March 5, 2026, 6:28 AM
Expires: Thu March 5, 2026, 9:00 AM

Light rain and pockets of freezing rain will move into the eastern Catskills, mid Hudson Valley, southern Taconics, Berkshires and Litchfield County Connecticut prior to 9 am. Temperatures will continue to warm above freezing. The pockets of freezing rain may cause some slick spots on untreated surfaces. Motorists traveling this morning should allow extra time to reach their destination. Untreated walkways and parking lots may also become very slippery for pedestrians.