Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Truckee-Tahoe (KTRK)

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

light snow

18°F

-8°C

Humidity	78%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.56 in (1001.02 mb)
Dewpoint	12°F (-11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Feb 02:15 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

Truckee CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:30am until February 18, 07:00am

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 18, 02:30am until February 18, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: 11 °F
Chance Snow
Wednesday
High: 24 °F
Snow Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 13 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 6 °F
Snow Likely
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 31 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 6 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 38 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 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 5 to 9 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 6.

Saturday

A slight chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

Saturday Night

A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

Sunday

Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

Sunday Night

Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.