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

Truckee-Tahoe (KTRK)

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

light snow

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed SW 11 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Truckee CA

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

    Today: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 11. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 26. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Calm wind.

    Low: 5 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Snow likely before 1pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely before 4am, then snow. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Truckee CA
 39.32°N 120.14°W (Elev. 5810 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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