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
65°F
Weather Forecast
Fri
Rain
34°F
/
65°F
Sat
Rain
38°F
/
63°F
Sun
Snow
33°F
/
60°F
Mon
Snow
31°F
/
46°F
Tue
Snow
38°F
/
57°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
Day
Mostly Sunny
57°
0"
SE 4mph
Night
Cloudy
50°
0"
WSW 4mph
Sat
Day
Cloudy
57°
0"
SSW 8mph
Night
Mostly Cloudy
49°
0"
WSW 8mph
Sun
Day
Scattered T-Storms
52°
0"
SSE 4mph
Night
Scattered T-Storms
41°
0"
W 4mph
Mon
Day
Scattered T-Storms
44°
0"
W 5mph
Night
Scattered T-Storms
39°
0"
W 5mph
Tue
Day
Scattered T-Storms
50°
0"
N 6mph
Night
Scattered T-Storms
46°
0"
NNW 6mph
Donner Pass Forecast
Fri
Day
Mostly Sunny
52°
0"
ESE 6mph
Night
Cloudy
47°
0"
SSW 6mph
Sat
Day
Cloudy
51°
0"
SSW 12mph
Night
Cloudy
45°
0"
S 12mph
Sun
Day
Scattered T-Storms
47°
0"
SSE 6mph
Night
Scattered T-Storms
38°
0"
SW 6mph
Mon
Day
Scattered T-Storms
39°
0"
W 5mph
Night
Scattered T-Storms
35°
0"
NNW 5mph
Tue
Day
Scattered T-Storms
45°
0"
NNE 8mph
Night
Scattered T-Storms
44°
0"
NNE 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
Cushing Crossing at Palisades Tahoe
- May 2
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm
A beloved spring tradition where skiers and snowboarders attempt to skim across an icy pond in costumes, with plenty of splashes and laughs along the way.
This Week's Events
Wild & Scenic Film Festival at Alibi Ale Works
- May 1
- 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Join Mountain Area Preservation for an inspiring evening of award-winning environmental films, live entertainment, raffle giveaways, and local food and drink.
Cushing Crossing at Palisades Tahoe
- May 2
- 1:00pm - 4:00pm
A beloved spring tradition where skiers and snowboarders attempt to skim across an icy pond in costumes, with plenty of splashes and laughs along the way.
Truckee Art Walk
- May 2
- 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.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival at Tahoe Donner
- May 2
- 5:30pm - 8:30pm
A second night of Wild & Scenic films in Truckee featuring live entertainment, raffle prizes, and a community fundraiser supporting MAP’s environmental advocacy.
