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

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 3:34AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:34 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:45 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected in much of southern New England. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 23 at 3:33AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Boston/Norton MA

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 3:33 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 4:45 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 15 inches possible. * WHERE...Portions of northern Connecticut, central, eastern, northeastern, southeastern, and western Massachusetts, and northern and southern Rhode Island. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

Winter Storm Watch issued January 23 at 12:28AM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:28 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:30 PM

...WINTER STORM POSSIBLE LATE SUNDAY THROUGH MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Potential for snow accumulations greater than 6 inches. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Maine and central, northern, and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Even light snowfall amounts can accumulate on roads and cause dangerous driving conditions due to snow covered roads. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order.

Cold Weather Advisory issued January 23 at 12:27AM EST until January 24 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Gray ME

Effective: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:27 AM
Expires: Fri January 23, 2026, 12:30 PM

* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 25 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Maine and central and southern New Hampshire. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.

Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.