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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

TAHOE DONNER (TADC1)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 02 Jan 05:33 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Truckee CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    Today: Patchy freezing fog before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 44 °F

    Patchy
    Freezing Fog
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, mainly after 1am. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7200 feet after midnight. Low around 31. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet. High near 40. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow. Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 30. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Patchy freezing fog before 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Rain and snow, mainly after 1am. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7200 feet after midnight. Low around 31. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet. High near 40. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 6100 feet. Low around 30. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Truckee CA
 39.32°N 120.28°W (Elev. 5948 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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