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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.

light drizzle

41°F

5°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 03 Jan 04:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Truckee CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 04:53am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 3, 04:53am 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 38. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 26. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 23. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Snow level 7400 feet. Low around 28. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday
Rain before 7am, then rain and snow. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6200 feet in the afternoon . High near 38. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 26. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 35. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 23. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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 34.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 7.
Friday
Mostly 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:
2:00 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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