Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until April 22, 05:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

Truckee-Tahoe (KTRK)

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

Mostly Cloudy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint	28°F (-2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	22 Apr 01:55 AM PDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Truckee CA

Winter Weather Advisory April 22, 02:17am until April 22, 05:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory April 22, 02:17am until April 22, 05:00pm
NOW until 5:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
Overnight
Low: 20 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Wednesday
High: 44 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 16 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 58 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 23 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 59 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 28 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 50 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 16. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Saturday

A chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Sunday

A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm. Snow level 6200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

Sunday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Monday

A slight chance of showers. Snow level rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

Monday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Tuesday

A chance of showers. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.