Winter Storm Watch
2026-02-18T22:00:00-08:00

* 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.

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.

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.

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15-Day Weather Outlook

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	134 cfs
Gauge Height	1.9 ft
Reporting Streamgage	USGS 10338000

5-Day Hourly Forecast Detail

Nearby Streamflow Levels

Truckee R A Tahoe City Ca 76.6cfs	77cfs
Ward C At Hwy 89 Nr Tahoe Pines Ca 13.6cfs	14cfs
Blackwood C Nr Tahoe City Ca 19.0cfs	19cfs
General C Nr Meeks Bay Ca 10.6cfs	11cfs
Truckee R Nr Truckee Ca 134.0cfs	134cfs
Donner C At Hwy 89 Nr Truckee Ca 61.5cfs	62cfs