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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Truckee-Tahoe (KTRK)

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

light snow

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 02:47 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Truckee CA

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

    This Afternoon: Snow.  High near 24. Southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 12. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 28. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely before 10pm.  Low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow Likely
    then

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 31.

    High: 31 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.

    Low: 5 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow after 10pm.  Low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow.  High near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 24. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. 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 28. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely before 10pm. Low around 5. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
High near 31.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 5.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Low around 28.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. High near 40.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 5800 feet. Low around 26.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 18.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. High near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Truckee CA
 39.34°N 120.17°W (Elev. 5830 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
3pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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