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Station Name: SKANEATELES LAKE AT SKANEATELES NY
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 866 feet / 264 meters
Nearest Address:
2 E Genesee St
Skaneateles, NY 13152
Onondaga County
GPS Coordinates: 42.94476667, -76.4291917
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Weather for Skaneateles, New York
Current Weather

Humidity: 67%
Feels Like: 28.2°F
Wind: WNW 14.3 mph
Wind Gusts: 22.1 mph
Precipitation: 0.04 in
Cloud Cover: 100%
Visibility: 8 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 37°F
L: 32°F

Tue
H: 38°F
L: 28°F

Wed
H: 39°F
L: 33°F

Thu
H: 42°F
L: 32°F

Fri
H: 51°F
L: 37°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 63 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:50 AM
Sunset: 4:40 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 9:51 AM
Moonset: 3:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:21 AM - 11:51 AM
Minor Periods
2:34 PM - 4:04 PM4:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 17 at 12:24PM EST until November 18 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Buffalo NY
Effective: Mon November 17, 2025, 5:24 PM
Expires: Tue November 18, 2025, 5:30 AM
* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations 3 to 6 inches in the most persistent lake snows. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will produce some limited blowing snow in open areas. * WHERE...Wayne and Northern Cayuga Counties. The greatest snow accumulations are expected across far eastern Wayne and northern Cayuga counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions with reduced visibility at times. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening and Tuesday morning commutes.
Lake effect 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.
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 17 at 12:19PM EST until November 18 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
Effective: Mon November 17, 2025, 5:19 PM
Expires: Tue November 18, 2025, 5:30 AM
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 6 inches, with the highest amounts across central Onondaga and western Madison Counties. * WHERE...Chenango, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, and Southern Cayuga Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact this evening's and Tuesday morning's commutes.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.
Winter Weather Advisory issued November 17 at 7:15PM EST until November 18 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
Effective: Tue November 18, 2025, 12:15 AM
Expires: Tue November 18, 2025, 12:15 PM
* WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches. * WHERE...Chenango, Cortland, Madison, Onondaga, and Southern Cayuga Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few locations could see up to 3 inches of additional accumulation in the most persistent, narrow bands overnight into early Tuesday morning.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 32.6°F
Average Humidity: 78%
Wind: 18.6 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.9 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:50 AM
Sunset: 4:40 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 9:51 AM
Moonset: 3:04 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 3.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:21 AM - 11:51 AM
Minor Periods
2:34 PM - 4:04 PM4:00 AM - 5:30 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 33.8°F
Average Humidity: 80%
Wind: 11.2 mph
UV Index: 0.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:50 AM
Sunset: 4:40 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 10:34 AM
Moonset: 3:26 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:04 AM - 12:34 AM
Minor Periods
2:56 PM - 4:26 PM5:03 AM - 6:33 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 35.1°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 3.6 mph
UV Index: 0.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.81 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 4:39 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 11:19 AM
Moonset: 3:53 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:18 AM - 2:48 AM10:49 AM - 1:19 PM
Minor Periods
3:23 PM - 4:53 PM6:08 AM - 7:38 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 36.3°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 0.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.46 μg/m3
Ozone: 36.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 4:38 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 34 mins
Moon Transit: 12:06 AM
Moonset: 4:26 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 2.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:04 AM - 3:34 AM11:36 AM - 2:06 PM
Minor Periods
3:56 PM - 5:26 PM7:12 AM - 8:42 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 43.2°F
Average Humidity: 92%
Wind: 16.3 mph
UV Index: 0.1
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 24.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 11:51 AM
Sunset: 4:37 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 32 mins
Moon Transit: 12:56 AM
Moonset: 5:07 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:53 AM - 4:23 AM12:26 AM - 2:56 PM
Minor Periods
4:37 PM - 6:07 PM8:15 AM - 9:45 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
