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

Avalanche Watch issued February 15 at 7:55AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Sun February 15, 2026, 7:55 AM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 8:00 AM

AVAREV The following message is transmitted at the request of the U.S. Forest Service Sierra Avalanche Center. The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a BACKCOUNTRY AVALANCHE WATCH for the following areas: NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA)) * WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger is anticipated in the backcountry Monday evening, lasting through Tuesday night, and possibly into Wednesday. * WHERE...Central Sierra Nevada Mountains between Yuba Pass (Hwy 49) on the north and Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4) on the south, including the greater Lake Tahoe area. This applies only to backcountry areas, not to ski areas and highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist. * WHEN...In effect from Sun 07:45 PST to Tue 05:00 PST. * IMPACTS...A powerful storm with rapidly accumulating snowfall and strong winds may cause widespread avalanche activity in the mountains. Large avalanches capable of burying or injuring people could occur in backcountry areas. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Very dangerous avalanche conditions could occur in the backcountry. Traveling in, near, or below backcountry avalanche terrain during HIGH avalanche danger is not recommended. Consult https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/ or www.avalanche.org for more detailed information. Similar avalanche danger may exist at locations outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center.

Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 12:58PM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Sun February 15, 2026, 12:58 PM
Expires: Mon February 16, 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 on Tuesday gusting up to 50 mph in valleys, with Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening 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 mid-Monday morning through Monday evening, then a second wave mid-Tuesday morning through early Wednesday morning.

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 Watch issued February 15 at 12:58PM PST until February 18 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Sun February 15, 2026, 12:58 PM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches on the valley floor with 8 to 16 inches for foothill areas above 5000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph and over 60 mph in wind prone locations along US-396/I-580. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may knock down burned trees in the Davis Fire burn area.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Wind Advisory issued February 15 at 11:30AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Sun February 15, 2026, 11:30 AM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 4:00 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 15 at 11:29AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Sun February 15, 2026, 11:29 AM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Accumulation amounts range from up to 1 foot 1500 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 this evening 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 tonight 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 750 feet for areas along the Coastal Range, across Shasta County including Shasta Lake, and in the southern Cascades.

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