Lake Wind Advisory
2025-12-20T04:00:00-08:00

* WHAT...For Lake Tahoe, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 40 mph Thursday evening, increasing Friday to 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph. Waves 1 to 4 feet. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 4 AM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

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	98.3 cfs
Gauge Height	1.7 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 10338000

Weather Forecast

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Truckee R A Tahoe City Ca 78.7cfs	79cfs
Ward C At Hwy 89 Nr Tahoe Pines Ca 4.3cfs	4cfs
Blackwood C Nr Tahoe City Ca 5.88cfs	6cfs
General C Nr Meeks Bay Ca 2.94cfs	3cfs
Truckee R Nr Truckee Ca 98.3cfs	98cfs
Donner C At Hwy 89 Nr Truckee Ca 17.8cfs	18cfs