Truckee-Tahoe Travel Alert

Snow and Avalanche Forecast Resources

• 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.

TART Connect - FREE On-Demand Shuttle in Truckee-Tahoe

TART Connect spring service begins April 8, 2024 and runs through June 27, 2024, with operating hours from 6:30am-10pm. Use the FREE on-demand shuttle to get from your Truckee lodging to anywhere within Truckee town limits. Point to point rides seven days a week. Download the TART Connect APP on Android or Apple, then order a ride and get picked up in as little as 15 minutes. Additional vehicles have also been added to the fleet this winter to help minimize wait times.

Truckee-Tahoe Ski Areas

Truckee-Tahoe ski resorts and cross country ski centers. Check open terrain and mountain conditions.

Top 15 Places for Sledding, Tubing, and Making a Snowman!

Embrace the winter wonderland with unforgettable family experiences! We've got snow on the ground and sledding/tubing is the perfect activity for some thrilling family fun. Resorts are cranking out snow, and it's time to get after it! If you're not skiing or snowboarding, explore these 15 spots for a day filled with snow play.

2024 Sustainable Truckee Visitor Guide

Before you arrive, check out the NEW Sustainable Truckee Visitor Guide for ways to travel sustainably with mindfulness and care for our environment, community, and local economy. The guide lists actions you can take to learn and stay informed, reduce waste, respect our land, water, and wildlife, visit car-free, lower carbon emissions, be a good neighbor, and much more.

Sustainable Truckee Gift Cards

Sustainable Truckee Gift Cards are digital gift cards that can be redeemed at 60+ locations in Truckee: restaurants, breweries, shops, boutiques, yoga and massage studios, wine bars, grocery stores, outdoor guiding companies, and many other local businesses. Buy cards online in just a few clicks and schedule the e-gift for delivery on the date that you choose. An easy gift that friends, family, coaches, and teachers will love. And, every card gives back! Visit Truckee-Tahoe matches 25% of every card for Sustainable Truckee stewardship projects.

Buy Sustainable Truckee Gift Cards in bulk for your employees or team. There's no e-delivery for businesses and organizations that make bulk purchases over $1,000!

Truckee-Tahoe Fishing Reports

Fishing is a year-round activity in Truckee-Tahoe. Before you cast off, get three different fishing reports for Truckee on our fly fishing page. Understand weather conditions and river flows, find out what's biting, and get recommendations on best places to go.

Visitor Guides

Planning a summer visit to Truckee-Tahoe? Read these Visitor Guides to prepare for your trip and understand what to "know before you go."

• Visitor's Guide to Winter Weekend Traffic
• Visitor's Guide to Black Bears and Food Storage
• Visitor’s Guide to Sustainable Transportation
• Visitor's Guide to Boating and Water Recreation
• Visitor's Guide to Wildfire Season
• Visitor's Guide to Planned Power Outages (PSOMs)
• Visitor's Guide to Winter Power Outages

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Sign Up for CodeRED, Truckee's Emergency Notification System

Truckee Police Department and the Truckee Fire Protection District use CodeRED Emergency Alert System as a primary method of communication during critical incidents. CodeRED is an opt-in notification system. Alerts may be received as text, email, landline, cell phone, and TTY. Residents and visitors are encouraged to subscribe to CodeRED to stay informed in the event of an emergency.

Register for CodeRED emergency alerts:

• Online at www.truckeepolice.com/disaster-preparedness
• Call 211 or 1-833-DIAL211
• Text ReadyNevadaCounty to 99411 and follow the prompt to register

Trash & Recycling in Bear Country

Learn how to properly recycle and dispose of trash in bear county from Keep Truckee Green. When visiting Truckee-Tahoe, always dispose of trash in a secured, bear-proof garbage receptacle. If a bin is full, pack out your trash - take it home or find the closest empty bin. Remember, proper food storage protects bears and keeps us all safe!

• Visitor's Guide to Black Bears and Food Storage
• Be Bearwise on Vacation - Bear Safety
• Tips from Keep Truckee Green
• Download Recycling & Trash Guide (PDF) - English & Spanish

Leave No Trace and Pack Out Your Trash

We invite everyone to help take care of Truckee-Tahoe's beautiful landscape. Please keep our trails, beaches, and public areas clean and litter-free. Pack out all of your trash, and pick up any other trash you see for extra good karma points. Thank you for being a good steward of our mountain town!

Learn how to Recreate Responsibly and Leave No Trace.

Show Your #TruckeeLove

Embrace #TruckeeLove during your visit, the ethos of our mountain town. Smile, give a friendly howdy, and be kind to others. Respect the land, air, and water in the place we call home. Pack a little patience during peak periods and enjoy adventures in the mountains. Kindness is always welcome here!