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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. 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.

snow

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 29.54 in (1000.34 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 17 Feb 07:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Truckee CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 08:22am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 08:22am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 9. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 25. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 12. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 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 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
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%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 9. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 25. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 12. Southwest wind around 5 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 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 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 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
A chance of snow, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Truckee CA
 39.31°N 120.17°W (Elev. 6047 ft)
Last Update:
3:09 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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