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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.

Mostly Cloudy

39°F

4°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 04:47 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Truckee CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then rain between 1am and 4am, then rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7500 feet after midnight. Low around 28. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow. Snow level 6600 feet. High near 38. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 27. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 23. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then rain between 1am and 4am, then rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7500 feet after midnight. Low around 28. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow. Snow level 6600 feet. High near 38. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 27. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 23. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
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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 Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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