Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

TAHOE DONNER (TADC1)

Lat: 39.33819°NLon: 120.27339°WElev: 7399.0ft.

NA

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed S 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill3°F (-16°C)
Last update 17 Feb 06:33 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Truckee CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 06:51am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 06:51am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 12. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 7am.  High near 23. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 15. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 19 to 25 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 7am. High near 23. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 15. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Truckee CA
 39.3°N 120.25°W (Elev. 6437 ft)
3:09 am PST Feb 17, 2026
6am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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