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 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.

Flood Advisory issued February 16 at 9:49AM PST until February 16 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 9:49 AM
Expires: Mon February 16, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall. * WHERE...Portions of Placer, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Yolo Counties. * WHEN...Until 400 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 946 AM PST, Local law enforcement reported flooding in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen over the past 12 hours. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sacramento, Stockton, Elk Grove, Roseville, Citrus Heights, Folsom, Rocklin, Galt, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, El Dorado Hills, Cameron Park, Rancho Cordova, Lodi, West Sacramento, Lathrop, Ione, Loomis, Rancho Murieta and Rancho Seco Park. - US Highway 50 - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

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 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.