Squaw Valley, California Weather
Squaw Valley, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Squaw Valley, Fresno County.
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About Squaw Valley, California
Squaw Valley, a high mountain meadow cradled by granite peaks, exhales the crisp, pine-scented air of the Sierra Nevada. It lies 25.2 miles west of Carson City, NV (from Carson City, NV: bearing 275°T), and is situated 9.5 miles south-south-west of Truckee. The valley floor, a mosaic of sun-drenched meadows and shadowed groves, slopes gently towards the meandering Big Creek, its waters a clear, cold ribbon reflecting the immense blue of the California sky. Ancient pines, their bark furrowed like the faces of old men, stand sentinel on the hillsides, while the sun, when it breaks through the midday haze, casts long, sharp shadows that stretch and shrink with the turning of the day. The silence here is profound, broken only by the whisper of wind through the trees and the occasional, distant cry of a hawk circling overhead. In the late afternoon, the western slopes ignite with a soft, golden light, a transient beauty that softens the rugged contours of the landscape. This particular stretch of the Sierra has a history deeply entwined with the search for riches, its early days marked by the prospecting for gold that drew hardy souls to its remote reaches. Though the mines eventually yielded their bounty and quieted, the spirit of resilience remains, now channeled into a different kind of enterprise. The fertile soil, nurtured by mountain streams, supports a thriving agricultural community, its orchards and vineyards producing fruits and wines that carry the distinct character of this high-altitude clime. The local economy, while rooted in the land, also welcomes visitors drawn by the raw beauty and recreational opportunities, from hiking trails that climb to breathtaking vistas to quiet riverside spots perfect for contemplation. The rhythm of life in Squaw Valley is one of measured progress, dictated by the seasons and the enduring grandeur of the surrounding mountains.
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| Location | Squaw Valley, Fresno County, California |
| Coordinates | 39.19698°N, 120.235705°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 96146, 93675 |
| Area Code | 530, 760 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Squaw Valley, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Squaw Valley, 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 Squaw Valley includes coordinates 39.196980°N, 120.235705°W, situated in Fresno County. ZIP code 96146, 93675. Telephone area code: 530, 760. 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.
