Station Name: GENERAL C NR MEEKS BAY CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 6,309 feet

Nearest Address:
Hwy 89
Tahoma, CA 95634
El Dorado County

GPS Coordinates: 39.05185197, -120.1185209

Nearby Water Temperatures

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.

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.

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 6 to 12 inches west of Highway 395, with local high elevation totals west of Highway 89 up to 2 feet. This includes locations such as Plumas Eureka, Graeagle, Portola, and Lake Davis. For valley locations along and east of Highway 395, 2 to 6 inches, including Susanville, Janesville, Standish, and Doyle. Wind gusts 35 to 45 mph with up to 65 mph for wind prone locations along US-395. * WHERE...Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Wednesday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevations below 5000 feet will initially start as rain, changing to snow Monday afternoon into evening for all elevations.

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.