Bigelow water level · CT

Wind forecast, gusts, and gage height for small-craft sailing at Bigelow (Bigelow Pond near Union).

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Bigelow water level

USGS gauge 01120649 is not reporting right now, so there is no current level to show. Any recent history the gauge has published still appears in the chart below.

No current gauge data

USGS gauge 01120649 has no readings in the last 14 days — it may be seasonal, temporarily offline, or permanently discontinued. Wind forecasts and everything else for Bigelow are unaffected.

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Gauge status

No recent readings

USGS 01120649

Gauge datum

670ft

Gage height

Location

41.9919°, -72.1323°

Bigelow Pond near Union

Gage height history

Gage height · USGS gauge 01120649

Reading the chart. This gauge reports gage height — the depth of water above the sensor reference point, not absolute elevation. Trends matter more than the absolute number: a falling trend means shrinking launch depth.

Water levels respond to dam operations, irrigation drawdown, snowmelt, and recent rainfall. For launch decisions, combine the trend here with the wind forecast — low water plus strong wind makes steep, tired ramps.

About this lake

Location
41.9919°, -72.1323°
Gauge datum
670 ft
USGS gauge
01120649
Water temp sensor
Yes

Water level data comes from the USGS gauge above; wind is modeled for the lake’s coordinates by Open-Meteo. Always confirm conditions locally before launching — shorelines, ramps, and trees can all change what you feel on the water. In the Northeast, the strongest lake wind usually arrives with cold fronts and the northwest flow behind them. Long, narrow lakes channel wind along their axis, and a sunny afternoon can double a light morning breeze on big water.

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