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Snow Squalls from the Upper Midwest to Great Lakes; High Winds in the Northern and Central Plains

An Arctic front will bring widespread snow squalls through Friday from the Upper Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Heavy snow rates and strong winds will lead to near-zero visibility and dangerous travel conditions. High winds will continue across the northern and central High Plains through Friday, with wind gusts above 60 mph likely, leading to hazardous travel conditions. Read More >

Current conditions at

TAHOE DONNER (TADC1)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed NNE 11 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 4°F (-16°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 15 Jan 11:33 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Truckee CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Areas of freezing fog. Clear, with a low around 24. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Areas of freezing fog before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 49. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Areas of freezing fog after 7pm. Clear, with a low around 24. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Areas of freezing fog before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 53. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Areas of freezing fog. Clear, with a low around 24. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Areas of freezing fog before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 49. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Areas of freezing fog after 7pm. Clear, with a low around 24. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Areas of freezing fog before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 53. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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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:
12:28 am PST Jan 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am PST Jan 16, 2026-6pm PST Jan 22, 2026
 
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