What's happening this week

Two people sit on a dock by a lake, snowy mountains in the background.

Skiers in colorful outfits carrying skis, smiling on a snowy mountain.

Spring is On in Truckee Tahoe

Spring in Truckee ushers in longer days and crisp mountain breezes, creating the perfect backdrop for adventure. This is the season of multi-sport days—where you can catch a morning on snow-capped peaks and transition to biking, hiking, or dining al fresco by afternoon. From lively events and art showcases to family-friendly gatherings, Truckee is buzzing with springtime energy. Check out what’s happening this week and craft your perfect spring adventure!

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Truckee-Tahoe Webcams

Snow Forecast

Ski Resort Webcams

Roads & Traffic Webcams

Truckee Air Quality

Truckee-Tahoe Weather

Current Conditions

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37°F

Weather Forecast

Thu

Rain

32°F / 55°F

Fri

Snow

35°F / 47°F

Sat

Snow

28°F / 38°F

Sun

Snow

17°F / 33°F

Mon

Snow

16°F / 37°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

Wed

Night

Clear

45° 0"

SW 0mph

Thu

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Scattered T-Storms

50° 0"

SW 6mph

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Cloudy

44° 0"

SSW 6mph

Fri

Day

Scattered T-Storms

46° 0"

SW 9mph

Night

Scattered T-Storms

38° 0"

SSW 9mph

Sat

Day

Scattered T-Storms

39° 0"

SSW 11mph

Night

Scattered T-Storms

31° 5"

SSW 11mph

Sun

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Thundersnow

32° 1"

SW 10mph

Night

Scattered T-Storms

28° 1"

WSW 10mph

Mon

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Mostly Cloudy

36° 0"

WNW 4mph

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Donner Pass Forecast

Wed

Night

Clear

41° 0"

WSW 0mph

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Scattered T-Storms

45° 0"

SSW 9mph

Night

Scattered T-Storms

40° 0"

SW 9mph

Fri

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Scattered T-Storms

38° 0"

SSW 13mph

Night

Scattered T-Storms

33° 2"

SSW 13mph

Sat

Day

Thundersnow

33° 3"

SSW 18mph

Night

Thundersnow

26° 11"

SSW 18mph

Sun

Day

Thundersnow

26° 4"

SSW 14mph

Night

Thundersnow

24° 2"

SW 14mph

Mon

Day

Mostly Cloudy

31° 0"

WNW 5mph

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Ski Resort Webcams

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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.
Winter Driving Tips

- 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

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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.
Caltrans Mobile QuickMap

- Download this app for current highway closures, collisions, chain control, etc. Available for Android and iOS.
Caltrans Desktop QuickMap

- View current highway closures, collisions, or chain control in your browser.
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

Air Quality Reading (AirNow)- official air quality index (AQI) forecast and current readings.
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.
Air Quality Readings (PurpleAir)- crowdsourced map of current air quality index (AQI) at various neighborhood sensors.
AirNow Fire and Smoke Map- map of air quality monitors, fires, smoke plumes, and special statements.
AirNow Interactive Map of Air Quality- map of regional air quality.
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 Tahoe with colorful autumn trees and hills under a clear blue sky.

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!

Learn more

Crowded snowy landscape with pond and skiers, mountains in background.

Cushing Crossing at Palisades Tahoe

Apr 12
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

Truckee Literary Crawl

Apr 10

A free, two-day celebration of books, storytelling, and literary community featuring author talks, readings, panels, and an open mic at venues throughout downtown Truckee.

Truckee Literary Crawl

Apr 11

A free, two-day celebration of books, storytelling, and literary community featuring author talks, readings, panels, and an open mic at venues throughout downtown Truckee.

Spring Tracks Concert at Palisades Tahoe

Apr 11
12:30pm - 6:00pm

Celebrate spring skiing season with a free outdoor concert on the KT Deck featuring live music and high-energy après vibes.

Cushing Crossing at Palisades Tahoe

Apr 12
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.