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

Truckee-Tahoe (KTRK)

Lat: 39.31667°NLon: 120.13333°WElev: 5899.0ft.

Clear

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 07:49 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Truckee CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Calm wind.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Light south wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light south  in the evening.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 7200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow showers likely.  Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Light south wind becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light south in the evening.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 7200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 6100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Truckee CA
 39.32°N 120.14°W (Elev. 5810 ft)
4:30 am PDT Apr 17, 2026
8am PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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