Station Name: BLACKWOOD C NR TAHOE CITY CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 6,306 feet

Nearest Address:
3707 W Lake Blvd
Idlewild, CA 96141
Placer County

GPS Coordinates: 39.10740708, -120.1621352

Nearby Water Temperatures

Lake Wind Advisory issued January 7 at 1:01AM PST until January 8 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 1:01 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves 2 to 4 feet for Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 7 at 1:39AM PST until January 8 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Wed January 7, 2026, 1:39 AM
Expires: Thu January 8, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow. Snow accumulations of a trace to 2 inches, with localized amounts up to 4 inches possible within snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 7 AM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Narrow, higher-intensity snow bands may develop, leading to rapid accumulations in a short window of time and sudden reductions in visibility.

Even light snowfall can cause travel delays, especially during periods of high traffic volume. Be sure to allow extra time to reach your destination. Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.