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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

TAHOE DONNER (TADC1)

Lat: 39.33819°NLon: 120.27339°WElev: 7399.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 01 Jan 09:33 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W 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 a slight chance of snow. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7100 feet after midnight. Low around 30. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 7000 feet. High near 39. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow. Snow level 6300 feet. Low around 30. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. High near 36. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a slight chance of snow. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7100 feet after midnight. Low around 30. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 7000 feet. High near 39. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 6300 feet. Low around 30. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. High near 36. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Truckee CA
 39.33°N 120.2°W (Elev. 6099 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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