Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

TAHOE DONNER (TADC1)

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

NA

13°F

-11°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill-1°F (-18°C)
Last update 18 Feb 08:33 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Truckee CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Snow, mainly after 1pm.  High near 23. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 15. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy 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 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Calm wind.

    Low: 8 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly after 1pm. High near 23. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 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 7 to 11 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
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 38.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Truckee CA
 39.3°N 120.25°W (Elev. 6437 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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