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MaineNatural lake, 4,648 acres, Oxford County

Upper Richardson Lake conditions today

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Wind and gusts0 to 30+ ktScoreGood, caution, stay ashoreNightBest windowArrows point where the wind blows to.

Outlook. Monday: WNW wind 3 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 54°F. Tuesday: NW wind 4 to 5 kt, gusts to 10 kt, high near 43°F.

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Water level

No public level gauge is matched to Upper Richardson Lake yet. Wind and weather on this page still come straight from the National Weather Service.

About Upper Richardson Lake

Set in Oxford County, Maine, Upper Richardson Lake is a 4,648-acre natural lake.

We have not matched Upper Richardson Lake to a public USGS level gauge, so this page leans on wind and weather from the National Weather Service forecast grid over the lake. If you know of a gauge or a lake association that publishes levels, tell us and we will add it.

Mid-sized lakes like this one tend to have shifty, gusty wind near shore and steadier pressure in the middle, which is why gust spread matters as much as average speed.

The go or no-go calls above are a starting point, not a guarantee. Read how we score conditions, and always check local rules and posted warnings before you launch.

Upper Richardson Lake questions

Is it windy on Upper Richardson Lake today?

The National Weather Service forecast for the lake from October 26: Monday: WNW wind 3 to 8 kt, gusts to 15 kt, high near 54°F. The panel at the top of this page refreshes the current wind, gusts and direction when you open it and turns them into a call for sailing, paddling, power boating and fishing.

How big is Upper Richardson Lake?

Upper Richardson Lake covers about 4,648 acres (7.3 square miles) of surface water.

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