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
33°F
Weather Forecast
Sun
Clear
13°F
/
41°F
Mon
Clouds
23°F
/
48°F
Tue
Rain
35°F
/
42°F
Wed
Rain
28°F
/
45°F
Thu
Clouds
27°F
/
53°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
Sun
Night
Partly Cloudy
32°
0"
SW 0mph
Mon
Day
Mostly Cloudy
42°
0"
SW 6mph
Night
Mostly Cloudy
38°
0"
SSW 6mph
Tue
Day
Rain
42°
0"
SSW 11mph
Night
Rain
42°
0"
SW 11mph
Wed
Day
Cloudy
44°
0"
WSW 8mph
Night
Mostly Clear
36°
0"
SSW 8mph
Thu
Day
Partly Cloudy
46°
0"
SW 4mph
Night
Mostly Cloudy
39°
0"
SW 4mph
Fri
Day
Cloudy
49°
0"
SW 3mph
Donner Pass Forecast
Sun
Night
Partly Cloudy
30°
0"
SW 0mph
Mon
Day
Mostly Cloudy
38°
0"
SW 11mph
Night
Rain
35°
0"
SW 11mph
Tue
Day
Rain
38°
0"
SW 20mph
Night
Rain
39°
0"
SW 20mph
Wed
Day
Rain
40°
0"
WSW 12mph
Night
Mostly Clear
35°
0"
WSW 12mph
Thu
Day
Partly Cloudy
44°
0"
WSW 6mph
Night
Mostly Cloudy
39°
0"
WSW 6mph
Fri
Day
Cloudy
45°
0"
SW 5mph
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
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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.
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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
USASA Futures Tour at Sugar Bowl
- Feb 24
- 9:00am - 4:00pm
USASA Futures Tour returns to Sugar Bowl Resort for four days of national level youth ski and snowboard competition.
This Week's Events
USASA Futures Tour at Sugar Bowl
- Feb 24
- 9:00am - 4:00pm
USASA Futures Tour returns to Sugar Bowl Resort for four days of national level youth ski and snowboard competition.
USASA Futures Tour at Sugar Bowl
- Feb 25
- 9:00am - 4:00pm
USASA Futures Tour returns to Sugar Bowl Resort for four days of national level youth ski and snowboard competition.
USASA Futures Tour at Sugar Bowl
- Feb 26
- 9:00am - 4:00pm
USASA Futures Tour returns to Sugar Bowl Resort for four days of national level youth ski and snowboard competition.
USASA Futures Tour at Sugar Bowl
- Feb 27
- 9:00am - 4:00pm
USASA Futures Tour returns to Sugar Bowl Resort for four days of national level youth ski and snowboard competition.
Chalet Dinner + Snowshoe Tour at Alpine
- Feb 27
- 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...
Disco Tubing at Palisades Tahoe
- Feb 28
- 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Light up the night with tubing, tunes and neon vibes at Palisades Tahoe’s Disco Tubing — a glowing winter adventure you’ll want to ride again.
Twilight Snowshoe Tour at Northstar
- Feb 28
- 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Slow down and soak up the Sierra at sunset on a guided twilight snowshoe tour, complete with a cozy fire pit stop for s’mores and hot chocolate.
The Great Ski Race
- Mar 1
- 8:00am - 4:00pm
The Great Ski Race is a legendary 26km cross-country ski and snowshoe race from Tahoe City to Truckee that raises funds for the Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue Team.
