Station Name: TRUCKEE RV NR SPARKS, NV
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 4,400 feet

Nearest Address:
1663 S McCarran Blvd
Sparks, NV 89431
Washoe County

GPS Coordinates: 39.51761667, -119.7416444

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 25 at 2:49PM PST until December 26 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Thu December 25, 2025, 2:49 PM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Periods of wet snow. Snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches above 5000 feet with up to 8 inches on ridges. Up to 2 inches possible on valley floors. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Winds may gust up to 65 mph along ridges. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Until 4 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is uncertainty in snow reaching valley floors, but up to 2 inches of snow is possible by Friday morning. This may result in snow-covered walkways, slick roads and potential travel disruptions. The possibility of heavier snow bands may also result in locally greater snowfall early Friday morning.

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 December 26 at 1:19AM PST until December 26 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 1:19 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Periods of wet snow. Snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches above 5500 feet with up to 8 inches on ridges. Up to 2 inches possible on valley floors. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Winds may gust up to 65 mph along ridges. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is uncertainty in snow reaching valley floors, but up to 2 inches of snow is possible by this morning. This may result in snow-covered walkways, slick roads and potential travel disruptions. The possibility of heavier snow bands may also result in locally greater snowfall early this morning.

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.

Avalanche Warning issued December 25 at 5:26AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Non-Weather Emergency Message. Not sent to IPAWS.

Effective: Thu December 25, 2025, 5:26 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 5:00 AM

AVWREV 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 WARNING for the following areas: NWS Reno NV - NVZ002 (Greater Lake Tahoe)...CAZ072 (Greater Lake Tahoe (CA)) * WHAT...HIGH avalanche danger exists in the backcountry. Avalanches are expected to occur Thursday and Thursday night across backcountry terrain. * 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 does not include ski areas or highways where avalanche mitigation programs exist. * WHEN...In effect from Thu 05:00 PST to Fri 04:00 PST. * IMPACTS...Rapidly accumulating snowfall and gale-force winds that blow and drift snow have created dangerous avalanche conditions in the mountains. Natural avalanches are likely, and human-triggered avalanches large enough to bury or injure people are very likely. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Traveling in, near, or below backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended during HIGH avalanche danger. 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 December 25 at 2:49PM PST until December 26 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Thu December 25, 2025, 2:49 PM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 8 to 16 inches for Lake Tahoe communities with 1 to 3 feet above 7,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 100 mph along the highest ridges and up to 50 mph in the lower elevations and on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact Christmas evening travel and the Friday morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 26 at 1:19AM PST until December 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 1:19 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 8 to 16 inches for Lake Tahoe communities with 1 to 3 feet above 7,000 feet. Winds gusting as high as 100 mph along the highest ridges and up to 50 mph in the lower elevations and on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Very strong winds could cause extensive 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 25 at 2:49PM PST until December 26 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Thu December 25, 2025, 2:49 PM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 4:00 AM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 5500 to 6000 feet and 1 to 5 inches below 5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph along the highest ridges and up to 45 mph in lower valleys. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact Christmas evening travel and the Friday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels lower to 4500 to 5500 feet by Friday morning, mitigating flood concerns in urban and poor drainage areas, and along the Susan River at Susanville.

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 December 25 at 11:50AM PST until December 26 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Thu December 25, 2025, 11:50 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. total accumulations up to a foot between 4500 to 5500 feet. 4 to 8 feet, with locally higher amounts above 5500 feet. Wind gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous travel conditions with chain controls and road closures. Localized tree damage, power outages, and low visibility due to the combination of heavy wet snow and strong winds. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels will be around 4500 to 5500 feet today through Friday. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times.

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

Flood Advisory issued December 25 at 6:59PM PST until December 26 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Thu December 25, 2025, 6:59 PM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 6:00 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Portions of central and northern California, including the following counties, in central California, Placer. In northern California, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, El Dorado, Nevada, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Sierra, Solano, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tuolumne, Yolo and Yuba. * WHEN...Until 600 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 656 PM PST, Doppler radar indicated moderate to heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. - Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall is forecast to occur in the advisory area into Friday, resulting in flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, Elk Grove, Roseville, Citrus Heights, Tracy, Folsom, Turlock, Rocklin, Ceres, Galt, Oakdale, Auburn, Grass Valley, Marysville, Placerville, Sonora, Jackson and Paloma. - 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.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 26 at 1:19AM PST until December 26 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV

Effective: Fri December 26, 2025, 1:19 AM
Expires: Fri December 26, 2025, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet above 5500 to 6000 feet and 1 to 5 inches below 5500 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph along the highest ridges and up to 45 mph in lower valleys. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels lower to 4500 to 5500 feet by this morning, mitigating flood concerns in urban and poor drainage areas, and along the Susan River at Susanville.

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.