Water Temperature of the American River in Folsom, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 2:45 PM PST
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Local Points of Interest
Folsom Dam; Folsom LakeStation Name: AMERICAN R BL FOLSOM DAM NR FOLSOM CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 184 feet
Nearest Address:
500 Folsom Dam Rd
Folsom, CA 95630
Sacramento County
GPS Coordinates: 38.70452778, -121.164361
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Weather for Folsom, California
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 62°F
L: 47°F

Sun
H: 63°F
L: 49°F

Mon
H: 50°F
L: 43°F

Tue
H: 49°F
L: 41°F

Wed
H: 42°F
L: 35°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 61 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:41 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 10:10 AM
Moonset: 2:54 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:47 PM - 8:17 PM9:40 AM - 12:10 AM
Minor Periods
2:24 PM - 3:54 PM5:02 AM - 6:32 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Wind Advisory issued February 14 at 11:46AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
Effective: Sat February 14, 2026, 11:46 AM
Expires: Sun February 15, 2026, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...Sacramento Valley. * WHEN...From 10 AM Monday to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 14 at 10:44AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA
Effective: Sat February 14, 2026, 10:44 AM
Expires: Sun February 15, 2026, 3:15 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow Expected. Accumulation amounts range from up to 1 foot around 2000 to 2500 feet, 1 to 2 feet at 2500 to 3500 feet and 4 to 8 feet at higher elevations. Wind gusts of 45 to 55mph expected. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park including Interstate 80 and Highway 50, northern Shasta County including portions of Interstate 5, the Coastal Range, and foothill regions of the Sierra Nevada. * WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions with chain controls and road closures. Low visibility due to a combination of wind and heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 4500-5500 feet Sunday night through Monday. 2500 to 3500 feet snow levels by Monday night and 1500 to 2500 feet Tuesday into Wednesday. Potential to see snow levels as low as 1000 feet for areas along the Coastal Range, around Shasta County, and in the southern Cascades.
Check the latest road conditions from Caltrans online at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or dial 5 1 1.
Winter Storm Watch issued February 13 at 11:06AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Effective: Fri February 13, 2026, 11:06 AM
Expires: Sat February 14, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 18 to 30 inches in the Tahoe Basin, highest on the west shore, and much of Alpine County. This includes Tahoe City, Homewood, South Lake Tahoe, Carnelian Bay, Hope Valley, and Markleeville. Sierra snow accumulation of 2 to 5 feet. Winds gusting 35 to 45 mph in valleys, with Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible with periods of white out conditions. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall rates will be late Monday afternoon through Tuesday afternoon.
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 14 at 11:51AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Effective: Sat February 14, 2026, 11:51 AM
Expires: Sun February 15, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 2 to 3 feet in the Tahoe Basin, highest on the west shore, and much of Alpine County. Snow accumulations of 3 to 5 feet above 7000 feet. Winds gusting 35 to 45 mph in valleys, with Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible with periods of white out conditions. Very strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest snowfall rates will be late Monday afternoon through Tuesday evening.
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.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.14 μg/m3
Ozone: 33.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:41 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 10:10 AM
Moonset: 2:54 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:47 PM - 8:17 PM9:40 AM - 12:10 AM
Minor Periods
2:24 PM - 3:54 PM5:02 AM - 6:32 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.31 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:42 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 47 mins
Moon Transit: 11:00 AM
Moonset: 4:01 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:37 PM - 9:07 PM10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Minor Periods
3:31 PM - 5:01 PM5:38 AM - 7:08 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:44 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 49 mins
Moon Transit: 11:49 AM
Moonset: 5:08 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:25 PM - 9:55 PM11:19 AM - 1:49 PM
Minor Periods
4:38 PM - 6:08 PM6:09 AM - 7:39 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.91 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:45 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 52 mins
Moon Transit: 12:35 AM
Moonset: 6:16 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:11 PM - 10:41 PM12:05 AM - 2:35 PM
Minor Periods
5:46 PM - 7:16 PM6:36 AM - 8:06 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:18 AM
Sunset: 5:46 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 1:21 PM
Moonset: 7:23 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:51 AM - 3:21 PM
Minor Periods
6:53 PM - 8:23 PM7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
