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
scattered clouds
61°F
Weather Forecast
Sun
Clouds
40°F
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70°F
Mon
Clouds
44°F
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67°F
Tue
Snow
30°F
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47°F
Wed
Snow
29°F
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50°F
Thu
Rain
36°F
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50°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
Day
Mostly Sunny
64°
0"
WSW 5mph
Night
Mostly Clear
53°
0"
WSW 5mph
Mon
Day
Sunny
62°
0"
WSW 9mph
Night
Partly Cloudy
48°
0"
SW 9mph
Tue
Day
Mostly Sunny
47°
0"
WSW 11mph
Night
Mostly Cloudy
38°
0"
WNW 11mph
Wed
Day
Cloudy
43°
0"
N 4mph
Night
Partly Cloudy
39°
0"
N 4mph
Thu
Day
Mostly Cloudy
46°
0"
WNW 5mph
Night
Mostly Cloudy
42°
0"
WSW 5mph
Donner Pass Forecast
Sun
Day
Mostly Sunny
58°
0"
WSW 7mph
Night
Mostly Clear
50°
0"
W 7mph
Mon
Day
Sunny
56°
0"
WSW 11mph
Night
Windy
43°
0"
SW 11mph
Tue
Day
Windy
40°
0"
SW 14mph
Night
Mostly Cloudy
33°
0"
NW 14mph
Wed
Day
Rain/Snow
37°
0"
N 5mph
Night
Rain/Snow
35°
0"
NE 5mph
Thu
Day
Mostly Cloudy
41°
0"
WNW 6mph
Night
Mostly Cloudy
39°
0"
W 6mph
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
Truckee Pride Week
- May 30 - Jun 7
Celebrate Truckee Pride Week with a full lineup of events including live music, outdoor adventures, community gatherings, and Queer Prom, May 30–June 7, 2026.
This Week's Events
Made in Tahoe Spring Festival
- May 24
- 11:00am - 5:00pm
Celebrate local makers, music, food, and craft beverages at this vibrant two-day festival showcasing the best of Tahoe and Truckee.
Truckee Farmer's Market
- May 26
- 8:00am - 1:00pm
Celebrate summer in the Sierra with this weekly gathering of fresh produce, artisan crafts, baked goods, and local eats. Held every Tuesday from mid‑May through mid‑October, the market brings together regional farmers and creators right where our...
MTB Trail Techniques Skills Series
- May 27
- 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Build mountain biking skills over a multi-week trail techniques series in Truckee, designed for riders of all levels.
Spring Music Series
- May 27
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Live music, mountain evenings, and downtown Truckee vibes come together at this free weekly outdoor concert series.
Loam Masters Rally
- May 29 - 30
Loam Masters Rally returns with two days of trail stewardship, guided mountain bike rides, a timed rally lap, free community BBQ, music, and giveaways on Truckee’s Jackass and El Burro Trails.
Truckee Pride Week
- May 30 - Jun 7
Celebrate Truckee Pride Week with a full lineup of events including live music, outdoor adventures, community gatherings, and Queer Prom, May 30–June 7, 2026.
Local’s Day on the Tahoe Via Ferrata
- May 31
Local residents can apply for a free guided Tahoe Via Ferrata experience during Alpenglow Expeditions’ annual Local’s Day benefiting Tahoe Nordic Search & Rescue.
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Tahoe National Forest Wildfire Mitigation Projects May Impact Recreation Access
Visitors recreating around Truckee this spring through fall may encounter temporary trail, road, and forest closures due to active wildfire mitigation and forest health projects within Tahoe National Forest.
Crews will be conducting vegetation management, tree removal, hauling operations, mastication, and fuels reduction work across several areas surrounding Truckee. Temporary closures are in place to protect public safety during active operations.
Projects may impact access near:
- Highway 89 South
- Big Chief area
- Cabin Creek
- Alder Creek/Prosser area
- Boca Reservoir
- Woodchopper area
Before heading out, visitors are encouraged to check current closure information and project maps through the Truckee Forests website.
View a map of active project areas here.