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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Truckee-Tahoe (KTRK)

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

Mist

19°F

-7°C

Humidity	73%
Wind Speed	SW 12 MPH
Barometer	29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint	12°F (-11°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Wind Chill	6°F (-14°C)
Last update	18 Feb 08:50 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Truckee CA

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

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Winter Weather Advisory

Today
High: 24 °F
Snow Likely
Tonight
Low: 11 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 4 °F
Snow Likely
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 30 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 4 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 38 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 16 °F
Chance Snow
Sunday
High: 41 °F
Snow Likely
then
Rain/Snow
Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 11. South 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 5 to 9 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. 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 30. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 4. Calm wind.

Saturday

A 20 percent 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 16.

Sunday

Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

Sunday Night

Rain and snow likely before 7pm, then snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.