Location & Surroundings
West Carson Canyon is a valley in California, United States, at 1,710 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gardnerville Ranchos, 14 km to the northeast. The national capital Washington is about 3670 km to the east. The nearest airport is Alpine County Airport, 7 km away.
Also known as: Woodfords Canyon · Pass Creek Canyon · Carson Canyon · Rocky Canyon · Carson Cañon · Emigrant Canyon
Basic Data
- Type valley (VAL)
- an elongated depression usually traversed by a stream
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 46' 31" N, 119° 49' 23" W
- Elevation 1710 m (DEM: 1717 m)
- Timezone America/Los_Angeles
- Time Shift GMT -8 (DST -7)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:46
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 16:53
- Day length 10 h 20 min
Other valleys nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in West Carson Canyon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for West Carson Canyon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 3.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.8 to 14.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 414 W/m2.
Temperature
3.8 C
Wind
3.4 m/s SW (223 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,022.7 hPa
Clouds
31 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 3.8 | 3.4 | 223 | 36 | 1,022.7 | - / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 14.1 | 1.8 | 249 | 23 | 1,019.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 145.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.8 | 1.7 | 234 | 34 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 413.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 5.5 | 3.2 | 224 | 35 | 1,021.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 4.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 4.1 | 3.4 | 224 | 37 | 1,021.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 13.4 | 2.1 | 234 | 19 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 151.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 11.3 | 2.6 | 231 | 28 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 451.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 4.1 | 2.6 | 227 | 38 | 1,024.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 3.2 | 2.1 | 211 | 33 | 1,024.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.2 | 1.3 | 28 | 17 | 1,023.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 142.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 12.0 | 1.3 | 64 | 25 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 472.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 5.2 | 1.6 | 180 | 34 | 1,026.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 4.3 | 1.8 | 193 | 31 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in West Carson Canyon?
Now 3.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 3.8 to 14.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 414 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in West Carson Canyon today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 16:53 (local time). Day length about 10h 21m.
What is the local time in West Carson Canyon?
Local time is 15:46. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles (UTC-08:00).
What type of place is West Carson Canyon?
West Carson Canyon is a valley.
What is the elevation of West Carson Canyon?
Elevation about 1,710 m. DEM 1,717 m.
Where is West Carson Canyon located?
It is at 38.77518, -119.82296 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is West Carson Canyon in?
It is in United States.