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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

Truckee-Tahoe (KTRK)

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

Rain

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 03 Jan 03:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Truckee CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 03:32am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 3, 03:32am until January 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 7am, then rain and snow. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6200 feet in the afternoon . High near 40. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Snow level 5800 feet. Low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 37. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Snow level 7600 feet. Low around 28. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain before 7am, then rain and snow. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6200 feet in the afternoon . High near 40. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Snow level 5800 feet. Low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 37. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Truckee CA
 39.32°N 120.14°W (Elev. 5810 ft)
Last Update:
2:00 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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