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
overcast clouds
36°F
Weather Forecast
Fri
Rain
31°F
/
54°F
Sat
Clouds
27°F
/
48°F
Sun
Clouds
29°F
/
48°F
Mon
Clouds
31°F
/
44°F
Tue
Snow
30°F
/
33°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
Fri
Night
Clear
36°
0"
WSW 0mph
Sat
Day
Mostly Sunny
44°
0"
WSW 3mph
Night
Mostly Clear
36°
0"
WSW 3mph
Sun
Day
Mostly Cloudy
44°
0"
SW 6mph
Night
Mostly Cloudy
37°
0"
SW 6mph
Mon
Day
Mostly Cloudy
40°
0"
ENE 4mph
Night
Cloudy
34°
0"
E 4mph
Tue
Day
Snow
33°
2"
ENE 3mph
Night
Snow
30°
4"
SW 3mph
Wed
Day
Mostly Cloudy
34°
0"
W 3mph
Donner Pass Forecast
Fri
Night
Clear
33°
0"
WSW 0mph
Sat
Day
Mostly Sunny
39°
0"
WSW 4mph
Night
Mostly Clear
34°
0"
WSW 4mph
Sun
Day
Mostly Cloudy
39°
0"
WSW 11mph
Night
Cloudy
35°
0"
WSW 11mph
Mon
Day
Cloudy
36°
0"
ENE 6mph
Night
Cloudy
31°
1"
ESE 6mph
Tue
Day
Snow
29°
5"
SE 5mph
Night
Snow
26°
5"
SSW 5mph
Wed
Day
Cloudy
29°
1"
SW 4mph
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
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
Ski History Day at Sugar Bowl Resort
- Feb 6
- 9:00am - 1:00pm
Step into the birthplace of California ski culture with a guided on-mountain history tour, cozy lodge gathering, lunch, and a multimedia presentation hosted by the SNOW Sports Museum and Sugar Bowl.
This Week's Events
Truckee Art Walk
- Feb 7
- 4:00pm - 7:00pm
The Truckee Art Walk brings the community together on the first Saturday of every month to stroll downtown, meet local artists, and experience Truckee’s vibrant arts scene.
Disco Tubing at Palisades Tahoe
- Feb 7
- 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Light up the night with tubing, tunes and neon vibes at Palisades Tahoe’s Disco Tubing — a glowing winter adventure you’ll want to ride again.
Twilight Snowshoe Tour at Northstar
- Feb 7
- 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.
Disco Tubing at Palisades Tahoe
- Feb 8
- 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Light up the night with tubing, tunes and neon vibes at Palisades Tahoe’s Disco Tubing — a glowing winter adventure you’ll want to ride again.
Chalet Dinner + Snowshoe Tour at Alpine
- Feb 13
- 4:45pm - 8:00pm
Escape into an alpine winter evening at Palisades Tahoe where you’ll begin with a warm welcome and mulled wine at the Last Chair Bar, followed by a guided snowshoe or boot-walk along a groomed ski trail (about 15 minutes) to The Chalet at Alpine...
Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series
- Feb 13
- 6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Alpenglow Winter Speaker Series is a beloved Tahoe tradition celebrating adventure, mountain culture, and the athletes who inspire us. Hosted by Alpenglow Sports, this free community event features world-class explorers, climbers, skiers, and...
