Cedar Flat, California Weather
Cedar Flat, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Cedar Flat, Placer County.
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About Cedar Flat, California
Cedar Flat rests where the granite shoulders of the Sierra Nevada begin their descent towards the western valleys, a place where the air carries the crisp scent of pine and the sun, when it breaks through the canopy, paints the forest floor in shifting patterns of gold. It lies 18.0 miles west of Carson City, NV (from Carson City, NV: bearing 280°T), and is situated 9.3 miles south-south-east of Truckee. The terrain here is a study in gentle slopes and shadowed hollows, where sturdy cedars, their bark a deep, rich cinnamon, stand sentinel alongside ponderosa pines and occasional Douglas firs. A subtle hum of life persists, a quiet symphony of rustling leaves, the scurry of unseen creatures in the undergrowth, and the distant murmur of a creek that threads its way through the landscape. The very soil feels ancient, a mix of decomposed granite and rich duff, supporting a vibrant understory of ferns and manzanita, their leathery leaves catching the muted light. The history of Cedar Flat is deeply intertwined with the timber industry, a legacy evident in the weathered barns and the enduring spirit of self-reliance that characterizes its residents. Generations have found their livelihood among these trees, and while the roar of sawmills has softened, the connection to the land remains a palpable force. The local economy, though diversified now, still holds a deep respect for the natural resources that surround it, with small businesses catering to both locals and the occasional visitor drawn by the promise of mountain air and quietude. Cedar Flat is a place where the past is not forgotten, but rather a quiet undercurrent in the present, a reminder of the enduring human endeavor against a backdrop of timeless natural beauty.
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| Location | Cedar Flat, Placer County, California |
| Coordinates | 39.210303°N, 120.098252°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96140, 96145 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Cedar Flat, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Cedar Flat, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Cedar Flat includes coordinates 39.210303°N, 120.098252°W, situated in Placer County. ZIP code 96140, 96145. Telephone area code: 530. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
