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

Winter Storm Watch issued April 9 at 2:35PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 2:35 PM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 6 to 10 inches for communities surrounding Lake Tahoe and up to 7000 feet, and 12 to 28 inches above 7000 feet and for Sierra passes. Winds gusting as high as 90 mph along the Sierra crest and 20-35 mph for communities surrounding Lake Tahoe Saturday afternoon. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially for the Saturday evening and Sunday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Winter Storm Warning issued April 10 at 8:21AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 8:21 AM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 6 to 10 inches for communities surrounding Lake Tahoe and up to 7000 feet, and 12 to 28 inches above 7000 feet and for Sierra passes. Winds gusting as high as 90 mph along the Sierra crest and 20-35 mph for communities surrounding Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible, especially for the Saturday evening and Sunday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause 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 April 9 at 11:46AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 11:46 AM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 5:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park above 4500 feet. * WHEN...From 5 PM Friday to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through Friday afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft Friday night-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft late Saturday into Sunday. Heaviest snow rates and lowest snow levels will be Saturday afternoon through Sunday.

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

Winter Storm Warning issued April 10 at 10:34AM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Fri April 10, 2026, 10:34 AM
Expires: Sat April 11, 2026, 11:15 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations 1 to 2 feet above 4500 feet, with up to 3 to 4 feet at the highest peaks. Minor snowfall accumulations of 2 to 4 inches down to 4000 feet. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 11 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the this evenings commute and weekend mountain travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels generally remain above pass levels through this afternoon, dropping to around 6000-7000 ft tonight-Saturday, then lowering to around 4000-5000 ft Sunday. Heavy snowfall rates of 1-2 inch per hour, with the heaviest snowfall Saturday afternoon through Sunday.

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

Winter Storm Watch issued April 9 at 2:35PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Thu April 9, 2026, 2:35 PM
Expires: Fri April 10, 2026, 5:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations up to 6 inches below 6500 feet, 6 to 12 inches above 6500 feet, and up to 24 inches above 7000 feet in eastern Sierra County. Peak winds could gust as high as 40 mph Saturday afternoon. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially for the Saturday evening and Sunday morning commutes.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.