Dollar Point, California Weather
Dollar Point, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Dollar Point, Placer County.
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About Dollar Point, California
Dollar Point rises from the western shores of Lake Tahoe, a landscape sculpted by glacial forces and the enduring power of water. It lies 17.9 miles west of Carson City, NV (from Carson City, NV: bearing 275°T), and is situated 8.1 miles west-south-west of Incline Village. Pines, thick and fragrant, climb the slopes, their needles catching the sharp Sierra sunlight, while the lake itself, a vast expanse of impossible blue, laps at the rocky edges. The air here carries a crispness, a clean scent of resin and cool water that fills the lungs, a constant reminder of the alpine environment. Small coves, some accessible by winding paths, offer glimpses of the clear, frigid depths, where sunlight penetrates to reveal smooth, worn stones and the occasional darting shadow of a fish. The terrain is a testament to its geological past, a series of inclines and plateaus that offer commanding views of the water and the distant, snow-capped peaks. The history of Dollar Point is intertwined with the allure of Lake Tahoe itself, a destination that drew prospectors and settlers alike seeking fortune and respite. Though not a mining boomtown in the traditional sense, the name hints at a past where land speculation and the promise of development played a significant role in its early identity. Today, Dollar Point’s economy thrives on the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to the lake's recreational opportunities, from boating and fishing in the summer to skiing in the nearby resorts during winter. This steady stream of tourism has shaped the character of Dollar Point, fostering a spirit of hospitality and a quiet appreciation for the natural beauty that defines it. The local rhythm is dictated by the sun’s arc across the sky, a gentle unfolding of days marked by the shimmer of water and the rustle of wind through the pines.
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| Location | Dollar Point, Placer County, California |
| Coordinates | 39.187962°N, 120.099914°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96145 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Dollar Point, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Dollar Point, 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 Dollar Point includes coordinates 39.187962°N, 120.099914°W, situated in Placer County. ZIP code 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.
