Climate & Averages
View average high and low temperatures, average snowfall, and average precipitation for Truckee, California. Get an overview on weather for each season, and see what we mean by four seasons of fun!
What's happening this week
Truckee-Tahoe Weather
Current Conditions
scattered clouds
61°F
Weather Forecast
Tue
Clouds
44°F
/
70°F
Wed
Clouds
46°F
/
70°F
Thu
Clear
46°F
/
75°F
Fri
Clear
50°F
/
74°F
Sat
Clouds
47°F
/
65°F
Live Truckee-Tahoe Webcams
Donner Lake Village Resort
Olympic Valley View
Mourelatos Lakeshore Resort
Sunnyside
Garwoods
North Lake Tahoe Events Center
Truckee River Cam
Truckee Forecast
Tue
Day
Sunny
58°
0"
WSW 3mph
Night
Clear
51°
0"
WSW 3mph
Wed
Day
Mostly Sunny
60°
0"
SW 5mph
Night
Clear
51°
0"
WSW 5mph
Thu
Day
Sunny
63°
0"
SW 3mph
Night
Clear
55°
0"
SE 3mph
Fri
Day
Sunny
65°
0"
SW 4mph
Night
Partly Cloudy
53°
0"
SW 4mph
Sat
Day
Cloudy
60°
0"
WSW 6mph
Night
Cloudy
50°
0"
SW 6mph
Donner Pass Forecast
Tue
Day
Sunny
57°
0"
WSW 4mph
Night
Clear
51°
0"
WSW 4mph
Wed
Day
Mostly Sunny
57°
0"
SW 9mph
Night
Clear
50°
0"
WSW 9mph
Thu
Day
Sunny
61°
0"
WSW 4mph
Night
Clear
55°
0"
ESE 4mph
Fri
Day
Sunny
62°
0"
SW 5mph
Night
Mostly Clear
53°
0"
SW 5mph
Sat
Day
Mostly Cloudy
56°
0"
WSW 8mph
Night
Mostly Cloudy
48°
0"
WSW 8mph
Ski Resort Webcams
Click on the images below to view live webcams.
Palisades Scope 8200' Cam
Alpine Peak Cam
Northstar Mid-mountain Cam
Northstar Mt. Pluto Summit
Sugar Bowl Mid Mountain Lodge
Snow and Avalanche Forecasts
- National Weather Service Forecast Discussion - Read a summary of Truckee-Tahoe's short and long-term weather and snow forecast. Updated twice daily.
- Daily Avalanche Forecast (Sierra Avalanche Center) - Know how to stay safe in the backcountry. Check the daily avalanche forecast, view recent observations by avalanche professionals and members of the public, and find education resources. Support the Sierra Avalanche Center by making a donation at https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/donate.
- Backcountry Skiing Tips & Etiquette (Tahoe Backcountry Alliance) - Follow these tips from our friends at the Tahoe Backcountry Alliance while backcountry skiing and splitboarding.
- Total Accumulated Snowfall from Central Sierra Snow Lab - The Central Sierra Snow Laboratory is a research field station of UC Berkeley located at Donner Pass in the Sierra Nevada. Check total snowfall, precipitation to date, percent of average precipitation, and more.
Winter Driving, Roads & Traffic
- Old Hwy 40 Road Status - Sign up for text alerts about road openings and closures by texting “Old40” to 855-835-5599.
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- Learn how to be prepared for mountain driving in winter conditions.
- Track Truckee Snow Plows Live with "Where's My Plow?" - Follow snow plows live, view road cams, and see the latest winter snow removal status on Truckee's trails and streets.
Roads & Traffic Webcams
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Downtown Truckee
89 / Donner Pass Rd
Tap the red camera icon to view live cams on the interactive map below.
Roads & Traffic Information
- Read our Truckee Roads, Highways, & Traffic Updates blog.
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- Download this app for current highway closures, collisions, chain control, etc. Available for Android and iOS.
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- View current highway closures, collisions, or chain control in your browser.
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Check Highway Conditions & Status
- Type in a highway number to view current road conditions. For Interstate 80, enter 80. For Hwy 89, enter 89. For Hwy 267, enter 267.
- Social Media Accounts for Roads & Traffic Updates: Caltrans Twitter, Caltrans Facebook, Caltrans Instagram, CHP Truckee Twitter, CHP Truckee Facebook, CHP Truckee Instagram. Call 1-800-427-7623 for Recorded Roads & Traffic Updates.
- TahoeAlerts - Your One-Stop Emergency Notification System! Sign up in 3 simple steps. 1. Visit TahoeAlerts. 2. Enter your address or location. Let the system identify the right emergency notification system for you. Sign up today & stay prepared!
Truckee Air Quality
Air Quality Readings & Forecast
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Air Quality Reading (AirNow)- official air quality index (AQI) forecast and current readings.
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California Smoke Spotter App- mobile app that shows prescribed burns, wildfires, projected smoke impacts, current air quality index (AQI) and recommendations for make health-based decisions.
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Air Quality Readings (PurpleAir)- crowdsourced map of current air quality index (AQI) at various neighborhood sensors.
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AirNow Fire and Smoke Map- map of air quality monitors, fires, smoke plumes, and special statements.
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AirNow Interactive Map of Air Quality- map of regional air quality.
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Wildfire Smoke 72-Hour Forecast (US Forest Service)- birds eye view of smoke impacts over a 72-hour period.
Wildfire Lookout Cams
Click on the images below to view live webcams.
Tahoe Donner
Martis Peak
Serene Lakes
Mt. Lincoln
Dollar Point
Chimney Peak
Donner Memorial State Park Snowshoe Tours
- Mar 21
- 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hosted at Donner Memorial State Park, the Snowshoe Tours brings together California State Parks Guides for deep dives into the natural and cultural landscape of the Sierra Nevada. Led by Park Interpreters and Docents, tours are 90-minutes (1.5 miles)...
This Week's Events
Donner Memorial State Park Snowshoe Tours
- Mar 21
- 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hosted at Donner Memorial State Park, the Snowshoe Tours brings together California State Parks Guides for deep dives into the natural and cultural landscape of the Sierra Nevada. Led by Park Interpreters and Docents, tours are 90-minutes (1.5 miles)...
Twilight Snowshoe Tour at Northstar
- Mar 21
- 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Slow down and soak up the Sierra at sunset on a guided twilight snowshoe tour, complete with a cozy fire pit stop for s’mores and hot chocolate.
