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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 6,306 feet / 1,922 meters

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

GPS Coordinates: 39.10740708, -120.1621352

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 12 at 1:15PM PST until November 14 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Wed November 12, 2025, 1:15 PM
Expires: Thu November 13, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Wet snow above 8000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 6 inches above 8000 feet and up to 4 inches between 7500 and 8000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 90 mph along the highest peaks and 30 to 40 mph for Sierra communities. On Lake Tahoe, wind gusts up to 40 mph with wave heights of 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel may be very difficult, especially across mountain passes such as Donner Pass, Carson Pass, and Ebbetts Pass. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

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.

Wind Advisory issued November 13 at 1:34AM PST until November 13 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Thu November 13, 2025, 1:34 AM
Expires: Thu November 13, 2025, 10:00 PM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 with gusts 40 to 50 mph for Sierra valleys and 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 100 mph along the highest peaks. For Lake Tahoe, south winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph and wave heights 2 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Now is the time to secure loose outdoor items such as patio furniture, holiday decorations, and trash cans before winds increase which could blow these items away. The best thing to do is prepare ahead of time by making sure you have extra food and water on hand, flashlights with spare batteries and/or candles in the event of a power outage.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 13 at 1:34AM PST until November 14 at 12:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Thu November 13, 2025, 1:34 AM
Expires: Fri November 14, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Wet snow above 8000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 4 inches above 8000 feet and up to 2 inches between 7500 and 8000 feet. South winds 10 to 15 mph gusting to 25 mph in Sierra valleys, and winds gusting as high as 60 mph along the highest peaks before 4 AM. On Lake Tahoe, wind gusts up to 25 mph with wave heights up to 2 feet before 4 AM. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to noon PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

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.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 12 at 1:55PM PST until November 14 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Wed November 12, 2025, 1:55 PM
Expires: Thu November 13, 2025, 4:30 PM

* WHAT...Wet snow expected above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches south of Highway 50 with 12 to 18 inches at the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada above 7000 feet. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 7 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels initially above 8000 feet through Thursday evening, then lowering to around 6500-7500 feet late Thursday night through Friday.

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

Wind Advisory issued November 12 at 1:04PM PST until November 13 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Wed November 12, 2025, 1:04 PM
Expires: Thu November 13, 2025, 1:00 PM

* WHAT...Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, Northeast Foothills and Northern San Joaquin Valley. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM PST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest winds expected Thursday morning.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.