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 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.

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 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 6 to 12 inches west of Highway 395, with local high elevation totals west of Highway 89 up to 2 feet. For valley locations along and east of US395, 2 to 6 inches, including Susanville, Janesville, Standish, and Doyle. Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph with up to 65 mph for wind prone locations along US395. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM Sunday to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevations below 5000 feet will initially start as rain, changing to snow Monday afternoon into evening for all elevations.

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.