Lake Tahoe At Tahoe City reservoir
Lake Tahoe At Tahoe City
Lake Tahoe, located at Tahoe City in California, is a freshwater lake that was formed around two million years ago. The lake is fed by several small streams and rivers, with the Truckee River serving as the main outflow. The hydrology of the lake is closely monitored due to concerns about water quality and ecosystem health. Specific surface flow providers include the Upper Truckee River and the Taylor Creek Watershed, while the snowpack provides a critical source of water for the area's agricultural and recreational activities. The lake is surrounded by popular ski resorts and is a hub for outdoor recreation, including water sports, hiking, and biking, making it a major tourist destination. The lake also supports a range of agricultural activities, including vineyards and apple orchards.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Lake Tahoe At Tahoe City -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Truckee R A Tahoe City Ca | 349 cfs | → |
| Ward C At Hwy 89 Nr Tahoe Pines Ca | 45 cfs | → |
| Blackwood C Nr Tahoe City Ca | 73 cfs | → |
| General C Nr Meeks Bay Ca | 15 cfs | → |
| Truckee R Nr Truckee Ca | 519 cfs | → |
| Third Ck Nr Crystal Bay | 22 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Lake Tahoe At Tahoe City.
Boat launches
- Lakeshore Boulevard , 89452 Nevada
- Cave Rock Boat Launch Douglas County
- Prosser Lake Reservoir
- Ice House Road El Dorado County
- Mosquito Ridge Rd, California
- Washoe County
Campgrounds
Fishing spots
Track Lake Tahoe At Tahoe City in the Snoflo app
Save this reservoir as a favorite and set push alerts when storage crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me at 80% of normal").
About Lake Tahoe At Tahoe City
Where does the data for Lake Tahoe At Tahoe City come from?
Daily storage, pool elevation, and release rates are sourced from USGS, USBR, and USACE monitoring stations. Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
Storage observations are updated daily by the operating agency. The 15-day weather forecast refreshes throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- check the "as of" timestamp on the storage card.
What does the Hazard hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this reservoir, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Lake Tahoe At Tahoe City.