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
52°F
Weather Forecast
Mon
Clouds
21°F
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57°F
Tue
Rain
42°F
/
56°F
Wed
Rain
35°F
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46°F
Thu
Clouds
36°F
/
52°F
Fri
Rain
36°F
/
46°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
Cloudy
44°
0"
W 2mph
Night
Mostly Cloudy
41°
0"
WSW 2mph
Tue
Day
Cloudy
45°
0"
SW 5mph
Night
Rain
45°
0"
SW 5mph
Wed
Day
Rain
45°
0"
WSW 11mph
Night
Partly Cloudy
39°
0"
SW 11mph
Thu
Day
Mostly Cloudy
45°
0"
SW 8mph
Night
Partly Cloudy
40°
0"
SW 8mph
Fri
Day
Partly Cloudy
43°
0"
SW 12mph
Night
Rain
41°
0"
SW 12mph
Donner Pass Forecast
Mon
Day
Cloudy
47°
0"
W 5mph
Night
Mostly Cloudy
42°
0"
W 5mph
Tue
Day
Cloudy
44°
0"
WSW 9mph
Night
Rain
42°
0"
WSW 9mph
Wed
Day
Rain
41°
0"
WSW 16mph
Night
Mostly Cloudy
38°
0"
W 16mph
Thu
Day
Mostly Cloudy
42°
0"
WSW 12mph
Night
Windy
38°
0"
SW 12mph
Fri
Day
Rain
39°
0"
SW 18mph
Night
Rain
37°
0"
SW 18mph
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
Downtown Truckee Chanukah Celebration
- Dec 15
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Celebrate Chanukah in Downtown Truckee with a community menorah lighting, artisanal donuts, and a live DJ at the Truckee Visitors Center.
This Week's Events
Downtown Truckee Chanukah Celebration
- Dec 15
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Celebrate Chanukah in Downtown Truckee with a community menorah lighting, artisanal donuts, and a live DJ at the Truckee Visitors Center.
Avalanche Education Series: The Rescue
- Dec 17
- 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Learn how to respond when things go wrong in the backcountry at The Rescue—a free avalanche safety session at Alibi Ale Works in downtown Truckee.
Chalet Dinner + Snowshoe Tour at Alpine
- Dec 20
- 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...
Sierra Speaker Series
- Dec 20
- 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hosted at Donner Memorial State Park, the Sierra Speaker Series brings together scientists, historians, and storytellers for deep dives into the natural and cultural landscape of the Sierra Nevada. These monthly talks spark curiosity, foster...
Everline Menorah Lighting
- Dec 21
- 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Celebrate Chanukah at Everline with a Menorah Lighting in the lobby, plus donuts and lattes.
