Northstar, California Weather
Northstar, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Northstar, Placer County.
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About Northstar, California
Northstar emerges from the Sierra Nevada’s embrace, a landscape of towering pines and granite outcroppings that whisper of ancient geological forces. It lies 20.8 miles west-north-west of Carson City, NV (from Carson City, NV: bearing 290°T), and is situated 5.1 miles south-south-east of Truckee. The air here carries the clean, resinous scent of evergreen, a constant reminder of the surrounding wilderness. Sunlight, when it pierces the dense canopy, paints shifting patterns on the forest floor, illuminating patches of moss and the occasional wildflower pushing its way through the duff. The terrain itself is a study in elevation, with slopes that invite exploration and valleys that hold a hushed stillness, especially as twilight deepens and the stars begin to prick through the darkening sky. This alpine village, born from a vision of year-round recreation, has woven itself into the very fabric of the Sierra. Its economic pulse beats strongest with the seasons, drawing visitors for the ski slopes in winter and the verdant trails in summer. The spirit of adventure is palpable, a legacy that began with the development of a premier ski resort, quickly becoming a destination for those seeking both exhilaration and a connection to the natural world. Beyond the lifts and lodges, remnants of earlier eras, when logging and mining were the primary pursuits, can still be felt in the sturdy character of the buildings and the enduring resilience of the community.
Live animated radar for Northstar and surroundings — RainViewer.
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| Location | Northstar, Placer County, California |
| Coordinates | 39.264658°N, 120.133187°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96161 |
| Area Code | 530 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Northstar, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Northstar, 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 Northstar includes coordinates 39.264658°N, 120.133187°W, situated in Placer County. ZIP code 96161. 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.
