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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Truckee-Tahoe (KTRK)

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

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.44 in (996.95 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 16 Feb 08:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Truckee CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 09:05pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 09:05pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 9. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. High near 27. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 9. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 27. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 7. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Truckee CA
 39.31°N 120.17°W (Elev. 6047 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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