Station Name: Alexandria Bay
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 240 feet

Sensor Depth: -2 feet

Nearest Address:
45898 Hopewell Hall Rd
Wellesley Island, NY 13640
Jefferson County

GPS Coordinates: 44.331110, -75.934528

Nearby Water Temperatures

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued January 26 at 6:59PM EST until January 29 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 6:59 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected Tuesday through Thursday. Total snow accumulations 8 to 14 inches in the most persistent lake snows across southern Jefferson and far western Lewis counties. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and south multiple times Tuesday through Thursday. This will bring very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between rounds of lake effect snow.

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 January 27 at 12:45AM EST until January 29 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo NY

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 12:45 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow that will fall in multiple different rounds as the band of snow oscillates north and south numerous times over the next few days. Three day accumulations may reach 8 to 16 inches where the bands persist the longest. * WHERE...Jefferson and Lewis Counties. The greatest accumulations are expected across central and southern Jefferson County and far western Lewis County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult at times with snow covered roads and poor visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lake effect snow will oscillate north and south multiple times today through Thursday. This will bring very changeable conditions, and also allow for cleanup between rounds of lake effect snow.

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.

yellow watch - snow squall - in effect

Service Notice – November 2025: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2025, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to upgrade the presentation of alerts into Colour-Coded Weather Alerts is tentatively set for deployment November 26, 2025. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) the alert name ‘extreme cold warning’ will change to ‘cold warning’, 3) two Public zone names will change in Saskatchewan, 4) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard continues, there will be changes coming to CAP and 5) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – novembre 2025: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2025, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l'initiative d'ECCC visant à améliorer la présentation des alertes sous forme d'alertes météorologiques codées par couleur est provisoirement prévue pour un déploiement le 26 novembre 2025. Des changements aux données apparaîtront dans le PAC suite à ce déploiement, 2) le nom de l’alerte ‘avertissement de froid extrême’ changera pour ‘avertissement de froid’, 3) deux noms de zones publiques seront modifiés en Saskatchewan, 4) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique se poursuit. Des changements seront également apportés au PAC et 5) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 3:39 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 7:39 AM

Snow squalls off Lake Ontario possible on Tuesday. What: Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow. Local snowfall amounts near 10 cm. When: Beginning Tuesday morning and ending Tuesday evening. Additional information: Lake effect snow squalls may impact the region beginning Tuesday morning. The main concern will be low visibilities due the intense snowfall rates and localized blowing snow. The snow squalls will clear the area Tuesday evening. ### Travel may be hazardous. Visibility may be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Roads and walkways may be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Prepare for the possibility of quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

yellow warning - snow squall - in effect

Service Notice – November 2025: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2025, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to upgrade the presentation of alerts into Colour-Coded Weather Alerts is tentatively set for deployment November 26, 2025. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) the alert name ‘extreme cold warning’ will change to ‘cold warning’, 3) two Public zone names will change in Saskatchewan, 4) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard continues, there will be changes coming to CAP and 5) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – novembre 2025: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2025, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l'initiative d'ECCC visant à améliorer la présentation des alertes sous forme d'alertes météorologiques codées par couleur est provisoirement prévue pour un déploiement le 26 novembre 2025. Des changements aux données apparaîtront dans le PAC suite à ce déploiement, 2) le nom de l’alerte ‘avertissement de froid extrême’ changera pour ‘avertissement de froid’, 3) deux noms de zones publiques seront modifiés en Saskatchewan, 4) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique se poursuit. Des changements seront également apportés au PAC et 5) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Mon January 26, 2026, 10:07 PM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 2:07 PM

Snow squalls expected Tuesday. What: Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow. Local snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm. When: Early Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening. Additional information: Lake effect snow squalls will impact the are beginning early Tuesday morning. Snow squalls may move north of the area for a time later Tuesday morning before returning Tuesday afternoon. Westerly winds gusting 50 to 70 km/h will result in blowing and drifting snow. Poor visibility due to intense snowfall rates and local blowing snow will be the predominant hazard. Snow squalls will move south of the area Tuesday evening. ### Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

yellow warning - snow squall - in effect

Service Notice – November 2025: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For 2025, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to upgrade the presentation of alerts into Colour-Coded Weather Alerts is tentatively set for deployment November 26, 2025. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) the alert name ‘extreme cold warning’ will change to ‘cold warning’, 3) two Public zone names will change in Saskatchewan, 4) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard continues, there will be changes coming to CAP and 5) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – novembre 2025: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour 2025, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l'initiative d'ECCC visant à améliorer la présentation des alertes sous forme d'alertes météorologiques codées par couleur est provisoirement prévue pour un déploiement le 26 novembre 2025. Des changements aux données apparaîtront dans le PAC suite à ce déploiement, 2) le nom de l’alerte ‘avertissement de froid extrême’ changera pour ‘avertissement de froid’, 3) deux noms de zones publiques seront modifiés en Saskatchewan, 4) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique se poursuit. Des changements seront également apportés au PAC et 5) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Tue January 27, 2026, 1:00 AM
Expires: Tue January 27, 2026, 5:00 PM

Snow squalls expected today. What: Significantly reduced visibility in heavy snow and local blowing snow. Local snowfall amounts of 10 to 20 cm. When: Early this morning through early this evening. Additional information: Lake effect snow squalls will impact the area beginning early this morning. Snow squalls may move north of the area for a time later this morning before returning this afternoon. Westerly winds gusting 50 to 70 km/h will result in local blowing and drifting snow. Poor visibility due to intense snowfall rates and local blowing snow will be the predominant hazard. Snow squalls will move south of the area early this evening. ### Travel will likely be hazardous. Visibility will likely be suddenly reduced to near zero at times. Roads and walkways will likely be difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to ONstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #ONStorm. For more information about the alerting program, please visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/severeweather/weather-alerts/colour-coded-alerts.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.