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
50°F
Weather Forecast
Sat
Clear
45°F
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60°F
Sun
Clouds
43°F
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58°F
Mon
Rain
31°F
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46°F
Tue
Clear
26°F
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53°F
Wed
Clear
34°F
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62°F
Live Truckee-Tahoe Webcams
Donner Lake Village Resort
Olympic Valley View
Sunnyside
Garwoods
North Lake Tahoe Events Center
Truckee River Cam
Truckee Forecast
Sat
Night
Clear
47°
0"
SW 0mph
Sun
Day
Mostly Sunny
51°
0"
SW 7mph
Night
Partly Cloudy
40°
0"
W 7mph
Mon
Day
Rain Showers
42°
0"
WNW 4mph
Night
Clear
33°
0"
WNW 4mph
Tue
Day
Sunny
43°
0"
NE 3mph
Night
Clear
36°
0"
ENE 3mph
Wed
Day
Sunny
50°
0"
NE 3mph
Night
Clear
42°
0"
NE 3mph
Thu
Day
Sunny
53°
0"
ENE 4mph
Donner Pass Forecast
Sat
Night
Windy
43°
0"
SW 0mph
Sun
Day
Mostly Sunny
46°
0"
SW 10mph
Night
Partly Cloudy
36°
0"
WSW 10mph
Mon
Day
Partly Cloudy
38°
0"
W 7mph
Night
Mostly Clear
31°
0"
N 7mph
Tue
Day
Sunny
41°
0"
ENE 7mph
Night
Clear
37°
0"
ENE 7mph
Wed
Day
Sunny
49°
0"
ENE 7mph
Night
Clear
44°
0"
ENE 7mph
Thu
Day
Sunny
52°
0"
ENE 9mph
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
Festive Fridays in Downtown Truckee
- Dec 4
- 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Festive Fridays are back! Celebrate the season in Downtown Truckee with three evenings of holiday lights, local shopping, carolers, Santa visits, family activities and plenty of small-town holiday cheer.
This Week's Events
Taste of Truckee
- Oct 1 - 31
Eat your way through Truckee all October long with special prix fixe menus, Truckee Bites, Pour & Bite pairings and more from local restaurants.
Truckee Oktoberfest
- Oct 9 - 11
Celebrate Truckee Oktoberfest with a weekend of craft beer, live music, outdoor adventures, family activities, games, food specials, yoga, hikes, and more throughout historic Truckee.
Made in Tahoe Fall Festival
- Oct 10 - 11
- 11:00am - 5:00pm
Made in Tahoe is a vibrant celebration of all things local, showcasing the best that the Lake Tahoe Basin and Truckee areas have to offer.
The Feathers Film Night
- Oct 11
- 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Cap off Truckee Oktoberfest weekend with an evening of mountain films presented by Tahoe Mountain Sports at Alibi Ale Works.
Donner Lake Witch Paddle - Rescheduled
- Oct 17
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
Gather your coven for a morning of costumes, community, a lakeside ritual and a witchy paddle across Donner Lake—all while giving back to the local community.
Big Truck Day
- Oct 17
- 11:00am - 2:00pm
Climb aboard, explore and get an up-close look at some seriously big trucks during this free, family-friendly Truckee tradition.
Donner Memorial State Park Speaker Series
- Oct 17
- 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Join California State Parks for an evening presentation exploring the history, culture, and natural heritage of the Sierra.
Mountainfilm on Tour North Lake Tahoe
- Oct 17
- 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Gather for a night of adventure films, community, food and mountain culture as Mountainfilm on Tour returns to Palisades Tahoe.
Stay & Get Rewarded
Book two+ nights and get a $100 Truckee Gift Card to use at local restaurants, shops, and experiences. More reason to make your fall escape last a little longer.
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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.
