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

Elevation Above Sea Level: 522 feet / 159 meters

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

GPS Coordinates: 38.76295708, -121.0082763

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 16 at 10:40AM PST until November 17 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 10:40 AM
Expires: Mon November 17, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Moderate snow expected above 6000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches with 1 to 2 feet at the highest peaks. South to southwest winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels around 6500-7000 feet today, lowering to around 5000-6000 feet by Monday morning. A break in moderate snow will continue for the next few hours, then tonight through Monday moderate snow is expected.

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

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 16 at 4:35PM PST until November 17 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Sun November 16, 2025, 4:35 PM
Expires: Mon November 17, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 9 to 12 inches above 6500 feet. At lake level and below 6500 feet, expect 2 to 6 inches of additional snowfall. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph along the ridges, with gusts up to 35 mph at lake level. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

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. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

Winter Weather Advisory issued November 17 at 4:49AM PST until November 17 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Mon November 17, 2025, 4:49 AM
Expires: Mon November 17, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 3 to 6 inches above 6500 feet. At lake level and below 6500 feet, 1 to 2 inches of snowfall may be possible. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph along the ridges, with gusts up to 35 mph at lake level. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

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. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.