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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. 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.

light snow

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed WSW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.57 in (1001.36 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 17 Feb 01:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Truckee CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 01:58am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 01:58am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: 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%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. 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: 11 °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 14. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °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 6. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Tuesday
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%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. 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 14. 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 6. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
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
 39.33°N 120.2°W (Elev. 6099 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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