Station Name: THIRD CK NR CRYSTAL BAY, NV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 6,263 feet

Nearest Address:
960 Lakeshore Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
Washoe County

GPS Coordinates: 39.24046325, -119.9465774

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Storm Warning issued January 1 at 12:16PM PST until January 5 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 12:16 PM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 1:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 7000 feet with 4 to 10 inches at lake level. Ridgetop winds gusting to over 100 mph at times. Wind gusts of 40 mph and wave heights of 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 12 AM PST Saturday to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact weekend travel in and across the Sierra. 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.

Lake Wind Advisory issued January 2 at 1:59AM PST until January 4 at 1:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Fri January 2, 2026, 1:59 AM
Expires: Sat January 3, 2026, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves 2 to 4 feet for Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 1 PM PST Sunday. * 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 Storm Warning issued January 1 at 1:14PM PST until January 5 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 1:14 PM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 4:15 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches above 5000 feet, with 2 to 4 feet above 6000 feet. Locally higher amounts at highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park above 5000 feet. * WHEN...From 10 PM Friday to 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening through Monday morning commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels 6500-7500 feet Friday night into Saturday morning, lowering to 5000 to 6000 feet Saturday afternoon into Sunday, and further to around 4500 to 5500 feet by early Monday morning. Heaviest snow expected on Sunday.

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