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
broken clouds
59°F
Weather Forecast
Sat
Clear
52°F
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77°F
Sun
Clouds
56°F
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83°F
Mon
Clouds
54°F
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83°F
Tue
Clouds
54°F
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79°F
Wed
Clouds
55°F
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80°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
Sat
Night
Mostly Cloudy
62°
0"
SW 0mph
Sun
Day
Cloudy
74°
0"
SW 8mph
Night
Mostly Cloudy
63°
0"
SW 8mph
Mon
Day
Scattered T-Storms
73°
0"
SW 9mph
Night
Scattered T-Storms
62°
0"
SSW 9mph
Tue
Day
Cloudy
73°
0"
SW 9mph
Night
Cloudy
63°
0"
SSW 9mph
Wed
Day
Mostly Cloudy
74°
0"
SW 9mph
Night
Partly Cloudy
63°
0"
SSW 9mph
Thu
Day
Mostly Sunny
74°
0"
SW 9mph
Donner Pass Forecast
Sat
Night
Mostly Cloudy
59°
0"
SW 0mph
Sun
Day
Cloudy
68°
0"
SW 12mph
Night
Cloudy
60°
0"
SW 12mph
Mon
Day
Scattered T-Storms
68°
0"
SW 12mph
Night
Mostly Clear
59°
0"
SSW 12mph
Tue
Day
Cloudy
68°
0"
SSW 12mph
Night
Cloudy
60°
0"
SSW 12mph
Wed
Day
Mostly Cloudy
69°
0"
SW 11mph
Night
Mostly Cloudy
60°
0"
SSW 11mph
Thu
Day
Mostly Sunny
69°
0"
SW 11mph
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 Pro Rodeo
- Aug 27 - 29
A three-day Truckee tradition featuring rodeo action, Extreme Bulls & Broncs, and a live concert with Eli Young Band at McIver Rodeo Arena.
This Week's Events
Grom Bike Clinics
- Aug 22 - 23
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
A kids mountain bike clinic at Tahoe Donner for ages 7-9, focused on building trail skills, confidence, and progression.
Truckee Farmer's Market
- Aug 25
- 8:00am - 1:00pm
A weekly summer farmers market featuring fresh produce, artisan goods, baked treats, local eats, and community connection under the pines.
Grooves by the Greens
- Aug 25
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Spend summer evenings enjoying live outdoor music at Tahoe Donner’s Grooves by the Green concert series. Held Tuesday nights at The Lodge Pavilion, this free community series features local musicians and bands performing against the backdrop of Tahoe...
Music in the Park
- Aug 26
- 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Spend summer evenings under the pines with free live music, community gathering, and family-friendly fun at Truckee Regional Park's Amphitheater.
Truckee Pro Rodeo
- Aug 27 - 29
A three-day Truckee tradition featuring rodeo action, Extreme Bulls & Broncs, and a live concert with Eli Young Band at McIver Rodeo Arena.
Donner Lake Paddling Tours
- Aug 27
- 10:30am - 1:15pm
Explore Donner Lake by raft with a California State Parks guide during this free, family-friendly paddling adventure.
Latitude 39 Music Festival ft. Eli Young Band
- Aug 27
- 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Live country music meets rodeo night in Truckee. Catch Eli Young Band at McIver Rodeo Arena following the Truckee Pro Rodeo, with local artists, a high-energy crowd, and a night that supports local youth programs.
Grom Bike Clinics
- Aug 29 - 30
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
A kids mountain bike clinic at Tahoe Donner for ages 7-9, focused on building trail skills, confidence, and progression.
Donner Summit Railroad History Tour
- Aug 29
- 9:00am - 12:00pm
Explore the engineering marvels of Donner Summit on a guided walking tour highlighting the historic transcontinental railroad.
Music by the Meadow
- Aug 29
- 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Spend summer Saturday evenings enjoying free live music at Tahoe Donner’s Music by the Meadow concert series. Held on the lawn at Pizza on the Hill, this family-friendly outdoor series features local musicians, mountain views, and a relaxed community...
Donner Memorial State Park Campfire Programs
- Aug 29
- 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Gather around the campfire for an evening of stories, nature, history, and family fun at Donner Memorial State Park.
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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.
