Station Name: FRESH POND BUOY, NEAR INTAKE AT CAMBRIDGE, MA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 7 feet

Nearest Address:
250 Fresh Pond Pkwy
Cambridge, MA 02138
Middlesex County

GPS Coordinates: 42.38416667, -71.14527778

Nearby Water Temperatures

Blizzard Warning issued February 23 at 4:47PM EST until February 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 4:47 PM
Expires: Tue February 24, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * 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. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Blizzard Warning issued February 23 at 4:47PM EST until February 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 4:47 PM
Expires: Tue February 24, 2026, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Worcester County, Central and Northwest Middlesex County, and Western Essex MA. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 23 at 6:51AM EST until February 23 at 8:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 6:51 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...One to two feet of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways (3.6 to 13.7 feet Mean Lower Low Water). * WHERE...Eastern Plymouth, Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Roads remain passable. Low lying areas and roads near Nantucket Harbor, including Easy Street, may experience pockets of shallow flooding less than one foot deep.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

Blizzard Warning issued February 23 at 6:07AM EST until February 23 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 6:07 AM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 6:15 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Rockingham, Eastern Hillsborough, and Interior Rockingham Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected with visibilities below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The greatest potential for blizzard conditions will exist during the daylight hours today. The hazardous conditions will arrive during the morning commute and will continue through the evening commute. Strong winds will down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. A Few trees and power lines could be downed. The power outage threat is elevated.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

Blizzard Warning issued February 23 at 12:57PM EST until February 23 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Mon February 23, 2026, 12:57 PM
Expires: Mon February 23, 2026, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches for a storm total of 6 to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Coastal Rockingham, Eastern Hillsborough, and Interior Rockingham Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected with visibilities below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The greatest potential for blizzard conditions will exist through the afternoon with significant impacts on the evening commute. Strong winds will down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. A Few trees and power lines could be downed. The power outage threat is elevated.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.