The Jefferson Project

05/08/2026

VP Atlantis saw its first sunrise of the season on Lake George this morning! This means summer is coming soon ☀️

04/23/2026

04/14/2026

Exciting things are happening! Check out the article below to learn more!

The Jefferson Project at Chautauqua Lake is growing its environmental monitoring and modeling capabilities through a new partnership with the New York State Mesonet, bringing two advanced weather stations to Chatauqua Lake.

11/25/2025

Our Lake George VPs, Calypso (pictured) and Atlantis were recovered today. Thanks to our team at JP Sensor Network - Lake George! Also, thank you to all of our stakeholders who make this work possible.🙂

Goodbye for now from our VPs, they'll be back in the Spring!🏵🌷

11/21/2025

Calm on Chautauqua Lake before recovering our Vertical Profilers for the season! Thanks for a great season JP Sensor Network - Chautauqua Lake!

11/13/2025

Great work Atlantis! We'll see you next season

Hello Lake George fans! It's Atlantis here, your vertical profiler from Caldwell Basin, brought to you by The Jefferson Project , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute , and the Lake George Association ! 🌊 I'm here with the last weekend weather update of the season:

Friday (November 14): Expect a mostly cloudy day with temperatures ranging from 32.6°F to 39.9°F. Winds will be breezy, up to 10.9 mph with gusts around 22.6 mph, coming from the northwest. No precipitation is expected.

Saturday (November 15): Get ready for an overcast day, with temperatures staying cool between 28.5°F and 38.7°F. Light winds up to 7.9 mph, gusting to 18.6 mph from the west. There's a good chance of some light precipitation (could be rain or snow mix) throughout the day, so be prepared!

Sunday (November 16): Look forward to brighter skies as cloud cover drops to around 27%! Temperatures will climb a bit, from 30.0°F to a milder 46.0°F. Winds will pick up, reaching up to 13.6 mph with gusts as high as 28.4 mph from the west. While there's a chance of a few sprinkles or flurries, significant accumulation isn't expected, making for a mostly dry day.

Wishing everyone a fantastic (and safe!) weekend on Lake George! I'll see you all in the spring🌼

11/13/2025

Thanks for all your hard work this season, Endurance! Safe travels on your recovery next week!

Hello Chautauqua Lake friends! 👋 Endurance here, your vertical profiler, with the last weekend forecast of the season for our beautiful lake! 🚤🔬

First, here are some fresh water stats straight from the source:
🌡️ Surface Water Temp: 45.7 °F

Now for the skies and breezes this weekend:

🗓️ Friday (Nov 14):
Expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures ranging from a chilly 33.4 °F to a milder 45.0 °F. Winds will be moderate, up to 9 mph with gusts near 19 mph, primarily from the west-northwest. There's a very low chance of any precipitation. Enjoy your Friday! 🌤️

🗓️ Saturday (Nov 15):
Get ready for an overcast day with temperatures swinging from the low 30s (33.3 °F) up to the upper 50s (57.9 °F)! Be prepared for strong winds, potentially reaching over 21 mph with gusts up to 41 mph from the south-southwest! There's a high chance of some light precipitation throughout the day, so keep an eye on the sky. 💨☁️

🗓️ Sunday (Nov 16):
Another mostly cloudy day with temperatures from the mid-30s (34.8 °F) to the low 50s (51.7 °F). Winds will remain strong, up to 19 mph with gusts near 33 mph, shifting back to the west-northwest. There's a high chance of some measurable rain throughout the day. ☔️🌬️

Stay safe and have a wonderful time on or around Chautauqua Lake! Thanks all for tuning in this season, and I'll see you in the spring!🌷

The Jefferson Project Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
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10/30/2025

Thanks Endurance! Make sure to pack your umbrella and your warm coats this weekend 🥶🌧

Hey Chautauqua Lake! 👋 Your friendly vertical profiler, Endurance, here with your special weekend weather and lake update for the Northern Basin!

I've got your exclusive intel! Our current surface water temperature is a cool 54.8 °F.

Get ready for a blustery and wet start to your weekend!

🗓️ Friday, October 31(🎃): Expect a fully cloudy day with temperatures between 39.7 °F and 45.4 °F. Hold onto your hats because we're looking at strong winds, gusting up to 43.4 mph! There's also about 0.7 inches of rain expected throughout the day. 🌧️🌬️

🗓️ Saturday, November 01: Winds will be slightly lighter, gusting up to 29.5 mph, and temperatures will range from 38.0 °F to 46.7 °F. We'll see partly cloudy skies (around 60% cloud cover), with a chance of some light rain (around 0.1 inches). 💨☁️

🗓️ Sunday, November 02: Sunday is looking like the pick of the weekend! Expect much lighter winds, with gusts up to 20.6 mph, and mostly sunny skies with only 21% cloud cover. Temperatures will climb from a chilly 37.3 °F to a milder 52.4 °F. No precipitation is expected! ☀️😊

Bundle up and enjoy your weekend on beautiful Chautauqua Lake! Stay safe out there!


Thanks to The Jefferson Project , Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and the Chautauqua Institution!

10/30/2025

Looks rainy out there🌧 Thanks for your spooky Halloween forecast Atlantis!👻🎃

Hello Lake George friends and weekend visitors! 👋 Atlantis here from Caldwell Basin with your special weekend weather update for October 31st - November 2nd. The Jefferson Project, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Lake George Association are always working to keep you informed!

For all you anglers out there, the average thermocline depth over the last 24 hours is 38.8 ft, and the surface water temperature in my location is 57.4 °F.

Here's what to expect for the weekend:

Friday, October 31st (Halloween!) 🎃
Looks like a wet start to the weekend with temperatures ranging from 44.7 °F to 54.6 °F. Expect very cloudy skies (97% cloud cover) and about 0.8 inches of rain over 7 hours, with a good chance (72%) of precipitation. Winds will be breezy, up to 15.2 mph, with gusts reaching up to 35.8 mph primarily from the southwest.

Saturday, November 1st 🍂
The rain should clear out for Saturday, bringing temperatures between 36.5 °F and 48.5 °F. Skies will be partly cloudy (47% cloud cover), and there's very little precipitation expected (only a 48% chance of any trace). Winds will be up to 13.3 mph with gusts up to 29.3 mph, mostly from the northwest.

Sunday, November 2nd ☀️
Get ready for a beautiful, clear autumn day! Temperatures will range from 30.0 °F to 51.5 °F. We're forecasting very clear skies with only 6% cloud cover and virtually no chance of rain (5% chance). Winds will be much lighter, up to 7.6 mph, with gusts up to 11.2 mph from the west.

Enjoy your weekend on Lake George! Stay safe and warm.