Winter Storm Warning
2026-01-05T10:00:00-08:00

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations of 1 to 3 feet above 7000 feet with 4 to 12 inches at lake level. Wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph with ridgetop winds gusting over 100 mph at times. Wind gusts up to 40 mph and wave heights of 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact weekend travel and the Monday morning commute in and across the Sierra. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

Tahoe City To River Ranch Paddle Report

Paddle Report

California

Last Updated: 2023-06-13

The Tahoe City to River Ranch river run on the Truckee River in California has some challenging obstacles such as Class III rapids, low bridges, and fallen trees.

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Summary

The river run difficulty is moderate to difficult and is best for experienced rafters. The best time of year to float this section of water is during the spring and early summer when the water flow is between 500-1,000 cfs. It is important to note that the river flow can change quickly due to dam releases, so be sure to check the flow before heading out. Overall, this is an exciting and scenic river run that requires proper preparation and experienced rafters.

River Run Details

Last Updated	2023-06-13
River Levels	323 cfs (2.38 ft)
Percent of Normal	116%
Status	Too High
Class Level	I
Elevation	5,873 ft
Streamflow Discharge	254 cfs
Gauge Height	2.3 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 10338000

Weather Forecast

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Truckee R A Tahoe City Ca 50.0cfs	50cfs
Ward C At Hwy 89 Nr Tahoe Pines Ca 60.4cfs	60cfs
Blackwood C Nr Tahoe City Ca 75.5cfs	76cfs
General C Nr Meeks Bay Ca 57.9cfs	58cfs
Truckee R Nr Truckee Ca 254.0cfs	254cfs
Donner C At Hwy 89 Nr Truckee Ca 233.0cfs	233cfs