Station Name: NF AMERICAN R A AUBURN DAM SITE NR AUBURN CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 709 feet / 216 meters

Nearest Address:
Auburn State Recreation Area
Auburn, CA 95603
Placer County

GPS Coordinates: 38.8829546, -121.0630007

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued March 11 at 1:38AM PDT until March 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Tue March 11, 2025, 1:38 AM
Expires: Tue March 11, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible above 4000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet, with up to 4 feet over peaks. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Very difficult to impossible travel conditions from travel delays, chain controls, road closures, and low visibility due to the combination of wind and heavy snow expected. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday and Thursday commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall expected through Wednesday evening.

Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 10 at 2:00PM PDT until March 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Mon March 10, 2025, 2:00 PM
Expires: Tue March 11, 2025, 5:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy Snow. For areas along the Sierra crest: snow accumulations up to 2 to 3 feet with locally up to 4 feet possible at the highest peaks. For the Sierra communities: snow accumulations up to 12 to 18 inches. Ridge winds gusting as high as 70 mph. For Lake Tahoe: south-southwest winds gusting up to 40 mph with waves up to 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 11 PM Tuesday to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday and Thursday commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines as well as blowing snow that could cause near whiteout conditions.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

Avalanche Watch issued March 11 at 4:15PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Tue March 11, 2025, 4:15 PM
Expires: Wed March 12, 2025, 3:00 PM

AVAREV The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center. The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH for the following areas: NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA)) * WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger could occur in the backcountry from Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. * WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Hwy 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This does not include ski areas and highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist. * WHEN...In effect from 500 PM PDT Wednesday to 600 AM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...A powerful storm with rapidly accumulating snowfall and strong winds may cause widespread avalanche activity in the mountains. Large avalanches capable of burying or injuring people could occur in backcountry areas. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions could occur. Traveling in, near, or below backcountry avalanche terrain during HIGH avalanche danger is not recommended. Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.

Avalanche Watch issued March 11 at 3:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Tue March 11, 2025, 3:00 PM
Expires: Wed March 12, 2025, 3:00 PM

AVAREV The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center. BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 17:00 PST Wed Feb 12 2025 The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH for the following areas: NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA)) * WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger could occur in the backcountry from Wednesday evening into Thursday morning. * WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Hwy 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This does not include ski areas and highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist. * WHEN...In effect from Wed 17:00 PST to Thu 06:00 PST. * IMPACTS...A powerful storm with rapidly accumulating snowfall and strong winds may cause widespread avalanche activity in the mountains. Large avalanches capable of burying or injuring people could occur in backcountry areas. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions could occur. Traveling in, near, or below backcountry avalanche terrain during HIGH avalanche danger is not recommended. Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.

Winter Storm Warning issued March 11 at 1:49PM PDT until March 13 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Tue March 11, 2025, 1:49 PM
Expires: Wed March 12, 2025, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy Snow. For areas along the Sierra crest: snow accumulations up to 2 to 3 feet with locally up to 4 feet possible at the highest peaks. For the Sierra communities: snow accumulations up to 8 to 18 inches. Ridge winds gusting as high as 110 mph. For Lake Tahoe: south-southwest winds 20 to 25 mph gusting up to 45 mph with waves up to 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 11 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday and Thursday AM and PM commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines as well as blowing snow that could cause near whiteout conditions.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.