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

Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 2:21AM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Sun May 24, 2026, 2:21 AM
Expires: Sun May 24, 2026, 12:00 PM

* The warm air temperatures later this Holiday weekend in the mid 60s may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 50s across Sebago Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, and in the mid 50s in the regions smaller lakes and rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could loose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on small boats, canoes, or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your life jacket! * Winds will be breezy this afternoon with some gusts up to 25 mph across parts of the area. If boating on large bodies of water, these strong winds can increase the likelihood of overturning your boat, canoe, or kayak due to increased wave heights.

Special Weather Statement issued May 24 at 12:25PM EDT by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Sun May 24, 2026, 12:25 PM
Expires: Sun May 24, 2026, 10:00 PM

* Temperatures this Holiday weekend may cause people to underestimate the dangers of the cold water temperatures which are currently only in the mid 50s across Sebago Lake and Lake Winnipesaukee, and in the mid 50s in the regions smaller lakes and rivers. * The cold water temperatures can quickly cause hypothermia to anyone immersed in the water. When the water temperature is below 60 degrees, the average submerged person could loose dexterity within minutes and be unable to accomplish simple tasks. Anyone on small boats, canoes, or kayaks should plan accordingly if recreating this weekend and use extreme caution to avoid this threat. Paddle smart from the start and always wear your life jacket! * Winds will be breezy this afternoon with some gusts up to 25 mph across parts of the area. If boating on large bodies of water, these strong winds can increase the likelihood of overturning your boat, canoe, or kayak due to increased wave heights.