Curious about lake conditions?
Think of this as your one-stop shop for all things Seneca Lake conditions. Check current lake levels, view HAB information, sign up for text alerts, and explore live water-quality and weather data collected by the Finger Lakes Institute at Hobart and William Smith Colleges research buoy.
LAKE LEVELS
Check the current Seneca Lake level and learn about lake-level management.
View Lake Levels »TEXT ALERTS
Get timely alerts about confirmed HABs and other important Seneca Lake conditions.
Sign Up »Live Seneca Lake Buoy Data
The Finger Lakes Institute research buoy collects water temperature and other water-quality measurements at multiple depths, along with weather conditions such as air temperature, humidity, wind speed, and wind direction. These data provide a look at conditions both at the surface and below and help show how Seneca Lake changes with depth and throughout the season. Use the tabs below to explore live buoy, weather, and water-quality data, or open the full Finger Lakes Institute dashboard for the best viewing experience, particularly on mobile devices.
Having trouble viewing the dashboard on our page? Click here to open the full buoy dashboard.




