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
clear sky
85°F
Weather Forecast
Mon
Clear
48°F
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85°F
Tue
Clouds
55°F
/
88°F
Wed
Clouds
55°F
/
86°F
Thu
Clear
56°F
/
88°F
Fri
Rain
48°F
/
76°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
Mon
Day
Sunny
77°
0"
NW 4mph
Night
Clear
67°
0"
WNW 4mph
Tue
Day
Sunny
79°
0"
W 5mph
Night
Clear
66°
0"
W 5mph
Wed
Day
Sunny
78°
0"
W 5mph
Night
Mostly Clear
65°
0"
W 5mph
Thu
Day
Scattered T-Storms
78°
0"
SW 4mph
Night
Scattered T-Storms
63°
0"
SW 4mph
Fri
Day
Scattered T-Storms
70°
0"
WSW 7mph
Night
Scattered T-Storms
55°
0"
WSW 7mph
Donner Pass Forecast
Mon
Day
Sunny
72°
0"
NE 7mph
Night
Clear
64°
0"
N 7mph
Tue
Day
Sunny
74°
0"
W 7mph
Night
Clear
63°
0"
WNW 7mph
Wed
Day
Sunny
73°
0"
W 6mph
Night
Mostly Clear
62°
0"
WNW 6mph
Thu
Day
Scattered T-Storms
73°
0"
SW 4mph
Night
Scattered T-Storms
60°
0"
SW 4mph
Fri
Day
Scattered T-Storms
64°
0"
SW 8mph
Night
Scattered T-Storms
51°
0"
SW 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
Click on the images below to view live webcams.
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
Truckee Thursdays
- Jun 18
- 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Truckee’s favorite summer street festival returns with live music, local food, artisan vendors, family fun, and downtown energy every Thursday night.
This Week's Events
Truckee Farmer's Market
- Jun 16
- 8:00am - 1:00pm
Celebrate summer in the Sierra with this weekly gathering of fresh produce, artisan crafts, baked goods, and local eats. Held every Tuesday from mid‑May through mid‑October, the market brings together regional farmers and creators right where our...
Truckee Thursdays
- Jun 18
- 5:00pm - 8:30pm
Truckee’s favorite summer street festival returns with live music, local food, artisan vendors, family fun, and downtown energy every Thursday night.
Thursday Night Group Bike Rides at Tahoe Donner
- Jun 18
- 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Free weekly guided mountain bike rides at Tahoe Donner focused on fun, trail exploration, and community connection.
Women's Bike Clinic at Tahoe Donner
- Jun 20 - 21
A women-led mountain bike clinic at Tahoe Donner focused on building technical skills, trail confidence, and progression for all levels.
Grom Bike Clinics
- Jun 20 - 21
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
A kids mountain bike clinic at Tahoe Donner for ages 7-9, focused on building trail skills, confidence, and progression.
Equestrian Saturday Night BBQ
- Jun 20
- 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Saddle up for a family-friendly summer evening featuring pony rides, games, crafts, and barbecue in Truckee.
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Tahoe National Forest Wildfire Mitigation Projects May Impact Recreation Access
Visitors recreating around Truckee this spring through fall may encounter temporary trail, road, and forest closures due to active wildfire mitigation and forest health projects within Tahoe National Forest.
Crews will be conducting vegetation management, tree removal, hauling operations, mastication, and fuels reduction work across several areas surrounding Truckee. Temporary closures are in place to protect public safety during active operations.
Projects may impact access near:
- Highway 89 South
- Big Chief area
- Cabin Creek
- Alder Creek/Prosser area
- Boca Reservoir
- Woodchopper area
Before heading out, visitors are encouraged to check current closure information and project maps through the Truckee Forests website.
View a map of active project areas here.