Water Temperature of Trinity River in Helena, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, February 20, 2026, 3:45 PM PST
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Local Points of Interest
Junction City, CA; Shasta Trinity National ForestStation Name: TRINITY R AB NF TRINITY R NR HELENA CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 1,404 feet
Nearest Address:
State Rte 299
Helena, CA 96052
Trinity County
GPS Coordinates: 40.76653148, -123.1144757
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Weather for Helena, California
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sat
H: 42°F
L: 35°F

Sun
H: 41°F
L: 35°F

Mon
H: 50°F
L: 39°F

Tue
H: 42°F
L: 34°F

Wed
H: 52°F
L: 28°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 5:55 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 3:51 PM
Moonset: 11:07 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 19.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:21 PM - 5:51 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:19 AM - 9:49 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Winter Storm Warning issued February 20 at 11:11AM PST until February 22 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 11:11 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 7:15 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 4500. Total snow accumulations up to 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Northern Trinity. * WHEN...From 10 PM Saturday to 4 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes and road closures are possible. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
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.
Winter Storm Warning issued February 20 at 6:30PM PST until February 22 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 6:30 PM
Expires: Sat February 21, 2026, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected for elevations above 4500. Total snow accumulations up to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Northern Trinity. * WHEN...From 10 PM Saturday to 4 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Tire chains may be necessary if travelling through mountain passes and road closures are possible. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
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.
Wind Advisory issued February 20 at 8:54AM PST until February 22 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 8:54 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. Higher gusts over high, exposed terrain. * WHERE...Del Norte County, Humboldt Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
High Wind Warning issued February 20 at 10:34AM PST until February 22 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 10:34 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 6:45 PM
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Higher gusts over high, exposed terrain. * WHERE...Humboldt Interior, Del Norte Interior, and Southwestern Humboldt. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A prolonged period of strong winds is expected from late tonight through Sunday morning. Winds are expected to increase to up to 60 mph late tonight and through Saturday, peaking up to 80 mph Saturday night into Sunday.
Wind Advisory issued February 20 at 10:34AM PST until February 22 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Eureka CA
Effective: Fri February 20, 2026, 10:34 AM
Expires: Fri February 20, 2026, 6:45 PM
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Northern Humboldt Coast. * WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Wind gusts will be particularly strong along windward ridges and exposed coastal headlands. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A prolonged period of strong winds is expected from early Saturday through Sunday morning. Winds are expected to increase to up to 40 mph on Saturday, peaking up to 50 mph Saturday night into Sunday.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:26 AM
Sunset: 5:55 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 57 mins
Moon Transit: 3:51 PM
Moonset: 11:07 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 19.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:21 PM - 5:51 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM8:19 AM - 9:49 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.11 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.75 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:56 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 59 mins
Moon Transit: 4:44 PM
Moonset: 12:07 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 29.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM4:14 PM - 6:44 PM
Minor Periods
8:48 AM - 10:18 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.3 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:57 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 2 mins
Moon Transit: 5:40 PM
Moonset: 12:24 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:06 AM - 2:36 AM5:10 PM - 7:40 PM
Minor Periods
9:23 AM - 10:53 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 59.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:58 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 4 mins
Moon Transit: 6:41 PM
Moonset: 1:39 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 51.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:04 AM - 3:34 AM6:11 PM - 8:41 PM
Minor Periods
10:08 AM - 11:38 AM1:09 AM - 2:39 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.57 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 38.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:25 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 7:44 PM
Moonset: 2:51 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 62.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:06 AM - 4:36 AM7:14 PM - 9:44 PM
Minor Periods
11:03 AM - 12:33 AM2:21 AM - 3:51 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
