Station Name: SF AMERICAN R NR PILOT HILL CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 522 feet

Nearest Address:
500 Kanaka Valley Rd
Rescue, CA 95672
El Dorado County

GPS Coordinates: 38.76295708, -121.0082763

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued February 13 at 11:33AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Fri February 13, 2026, 11:33 AM
Expires: Sat February 14, 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.

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 Watch issued February 13 at 11:29AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Fri February 13, 2026, 11:29 AM
Expires: Sat February 14, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Accumulation amounts are uncertain at this time, but may range from around a foot at 3000 to 4000 feet and 4 to 8 feet at higher elevations. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. * 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 Sunday evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Dangerous to near impossible travel conditions with chain controls and road closures possible. Low visibility due to a combination of wind and heavy snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 4500-5000 feet Sunday night through Tuesday. Levels drop to 3000 to 4000 feet late Tuesday into Wednesday. Potential to see snow levels as low as 2000 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 Watch issued February 13 at 11:06AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Fri February 13, 2026, 11:06 AM
Expires: Sat February 14, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 18 to 30 inches in the Tahoe Basin, highest on the west shore, and much of Alpine County. This includes Tahoe City, Homewood, South Lake Tahoe, Carnelian Bay, Hope Valley, and Markleeville. Sierra snow accumulation of 2 to 5 feet. Winds gusting 35 to 45 mph in valleys, with Sierra ridge gusts over 100 mph. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Wednesday evening. * 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 afternoon.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

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.