Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

TAHOE DONNER (TADC1)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 17 Apr 11:33 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Truckee CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm.  Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light south in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Truckee CA
 39.3°N 120.25°W (Elev. 6437 ft)
11:31 am PDT Apr 17, 2026
12pm PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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