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
few clouds
46°F
Weather Forecast
Fri
Clouds
39°F
/
63°F
Sat
Clear
44°F
/
68°F
Sun
Clear
43°F
/
67°F
Mon
Clear
41°F
/
58°F
Tue
Clouds
42°F
/
56°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
Thu
Night
Partly Cloudy
47°
0"
WSW 0mph
Fri
Day
Mostly Sunny
56°
0"
WSW 2mph
Night
Mostly Cloudy
48°
0"
W 2mph
Sat
Day
Sunny
57°
0"
WSW 4mph
Night
Clear
46°
0"
WSW 4mph
Sun
Day
Sunny
57°
0"
WSW 3mph
Night
Mostly Clear
48°
0"
SW 3mph
Mon
Day
Mostly Sunny
53°
0"
SW 8mph
Night
Mostly Cloudy
46°
0"
SW 8mph
Tue
Day
Cloudy
50°
0"
SSW 8mph
Donner Pass Forecast
Thu
Night
Partly Cloudy
46°
0"
WSW 0mph
Fri
Day
Mostly Sunny
53°
0"
WSW 4mph
Night
Mostly Cloudy
48°
0"
WSW 4mph
Sat
Day
Sunny
54°
0"
WSW 7mph
Night
Clear
47°
0"
W 7mph
Sun
Day
Sunny
54°
0"
W 4mph
Night
Clear
47°
0"
SW 4mph
Mon
Day
Mostly Sunny
49°
0"
SW 12mph
Night
Mostly Cloudy
42°
0"
SW 12mph
Tue
Day
Cloudy
45°
0"
SSW 12mph
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
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
Truckee Art Walk
- Nov 1
- 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.
This Week's Events
6th Annual Zombie Prom at FiftyFifty Brewing
- Oct 31 - Nov 1
- 9:00pm - 1:00am
It’s the final fright at The Rock! Celebrate Halloween weekend at FiftyFifty Brewing Co.’s 6th Annual (and last!) Zombie Prom before the crew moves to their new location. Dance the night away to live music from The Mall and a set by DJ Miss Mia, sip...
Annual Truckee Ski Swap
- Nov 1
- 11:00am - 4:00pm
This annual fixture is the ultimate local kickoff for ski season: racks of gently used (and sometimes new) skis, snowboards, boots, apparel, and accessories await eager buyers. Whether you’re updating your gear or scoring a deal, local ski shop and...
Truckee Art Walk
- Nov 1
- 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.
Stay & Get Rewarded
Book three+ nights and get a $150 Truckee Gift Card to use at local restaurants, shops, and experiences. More reason to make your fall escape last a little longer.
