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Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue to bring fire weather concerns to the southern Plains through Friday. Severe thunderstorms including a few tornadoes, large hail and damaging wind gusts are expected across parts of the Midwest and lower Ohio Valley today. A Pacific storm will bring low elevation rain and thunderstorms across southern California and heavy snow through the Sierra. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

TAHOE DONNER (TADC1)

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

NA

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Feb 07:33 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Truckee CA

Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Temperature rising to around 37 by 5am. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F⇑

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Temperature falling to around 24 by 5pm. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 37 °F⇓

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Low around 8. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 8 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: High near 34. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Low around 29. South wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Breezy.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Temperature rising to around 37 by 5am. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Temperature falling to around 24 by 5pm. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Low around 8. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
High near 34. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Low around 29. South wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Breezy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36.
Tuesday Night
Wednesday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Truckee CA
 39.34°N 120.29°W (Elev. 6998 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Feb 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Feb 19, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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