Flows on the Truckee River increased from the last soaking of a warm storm over the Northern Sierra, and still remain high. After the atmospheric river plowed through Glenshire reached 4,500 cfs, in Hirschdale the flows were at tad bit over 6,000 cubes, While Farad came in at close to 7,000 cfs. After the deluge a quick moving series of storms left the crest with about 8 inches of new snow, and the Town of Truckee received 2 inches. Flows are still high, but the readings above have been cut in half. Flows out of Lake Tahoe were increased on the 9th, and the outflow is right around 2,000 cfs. I've said this many times before, and I'll say it again. California is the land of extremes, from drought to flooding in under a month.
Fishing remains the same, and it can be good if you're experienced with fishing high flows and knowing which type of water will produce. You can check my last blog post HERE for the technical details.
For those anglers who would like to learn more on High Water Tactics, I will be giving a presentation to the Tahoe Truckee Fly Fishers on the 19th at the Truckee Rec Center. Doors open at 6:00 pm. I hope you can make it, there is a lots of great info in my program.
Another storm comes in Sunday through Monday evening with predictions of 12-17" of snow on the crest. This storm will be much colder with highs on Monday a little over 20 degrees, and gusty winds. Looks like more blower pow and only a few resorts open. Your best bet is to get out there before and after the storm. See you on the banks of the Truckee River.
The first flower of Spring in the Northern Sierra, Alpine Buttercups
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