CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

CAPLES CREEK - CAPLES LAKE (CPZC1)

Latitude: 38.71º N	Longitude: 120.05º W	Elevation: 7820 Feet
Location: Alpine County in California		River Group: Lower Sacramento

Monitor Stage: N/A

Flood Stage: N/A

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Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ069)

Today: At lower elevations, patchy fog early in the morning, rain. At higher elevations, areas of fog early in the morning, rain and heavy snow until late afternoon, then a chance of rain and snow late in the afternoon. Highs 34 to 49 higher elevations and 46 to 54 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations and 3 to 5 inches higher elevations. Snow level above 8000 feet in the afternoon. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

Tonight: Becoming partly cloudy after midnight. At lower elevations, rain in the evening, then a slight chance of rain after midnight. At higher elevations, rain and snow in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow after midnight. Colder. Lows 23 to 38 higher elevations and 35 to 45 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations and up to 3 inches higher elevations. Snow level 7000 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph.

Friday: Partly cloudy. At lower elevations, a chance of rain in the morning, then a slight chance of rain in the afternoon. At higher elevations, a chance of rain and snow in the morning, then a slight chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Highs 35 to 50 higher elevations and 46 to 56 lower elevations. Snow level 6500 feet. Prevailing south winds up to 10 mph.

Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow in the evening, then rain and snow after midnight. Lows 26 to 41 higher elevations and 39 to 47 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations and up to 1 inch higher elevations. Snow level 6500 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Over ridges, prevailing south winds 10 to 20 mph increasing to 15 to 30 mph after midnight.

Saturday: Rain and heavy snow. Highs 31 to 46 higher elevations and 44 to 52 lower elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations and 3 to 8 inches higher elevations. Snow level 7000 feet. Prevailing south winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 40 mph and except south 10 to 30 mph over ridges.

Saturday Night: Rain showers, heavy snow showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Moderate snow accumulations possible. Lows 29 to 44.

Sunday: Rain showers, heavy snow and a slight chance of thunderstorms. Heavy snow accumulations possible. Highs 32 to 47.

Sunday Night and Monday: Rain and heavy snow. Heavy snow accumulations possible. Lows 26 to 41. Highs 30 to 45.

Monday Night: Heavy rain and snow likely. Colder. Moderate snow accumulations possible. Lows 22 to 37.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Not as cool. Highs 33 to 48.

Tuesday Night and Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow. Lows 21 to 36. Highs 34 to 49.

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This river graphic is not intended to serve as a substitute for official flood watches, warnings, advisories, or statements issued by the NWS Sacramento Weather Forecast Office. Observations are preliminary and subject to change. River levels identified as "forecast" should be consistent with those contained in official NWS products. River levels identified as "guidance" have significant uncertainty due to future weather or reservoir regulation and are provided for planning purposes only.

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