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National Weather Service Forecast Discussion - Read a summary of Truckee-Tahoe's short and long-term weather and snow forecast. Updated twice daily.
Daily Avalanche Forecast (Sierra Avalanche Center) - Know how to stay safe in the backcountry. Check the daily avalanche forecast, view recent observations by avalanche professionals and members of the public, and find education resources. Support the Sierra Avalanche Center by making a donation at https://www.sierraavalanchecenter.org/donate.
Backcountry Skiing Tips & Etiquette (Tahoe Backcountry Alliance) - Follow these tips from our friends at the Tahoe Backcountry Alliance while backcountry skiing and splitboarding.
Total Accumulated Snowfall from Central Sierra Snow Lab - The Central Sierra Snow Laboratory is a research field station of UC Berkeley located at Donner Pass in the Sierra Nevada. Check total snowfall, precipitation to date, percent of average precipitation, and more.
Old Hwy 40 Road Status - Sign up for text alerts about road openings and closures by texting “Old40” to 855-835-5599.
- Learn how to be prepared for mountain driving in winter conditions.
Track Truckee Snow Plows Live with "Where's My Plow?" - Follow snow plows live, view road cams, and see the latest winter snow removal status on Truckee's trails and streets.
- Download this app for current highway closures, collisions, chain control, etc. Available for Android and iOS.
- View current highway closures, collisions, or chain control in your browser.
- Type in a highway number to view current road conditions. For Interstate 80, enter 80. For Hwy 89, enter 89. For Hwy 267, enter 267.
- get emergency notifications from Truckee Police Dept. and Truckee Fire Protection District. Get notified about road closures, weather alerts, accidents, and more.
Social Media Accounts for Roads & Traffic Updates: Caltrans Twitter, Caltrans Facebook, Caltrans Instagram, CHP Truckee Twitter, CHP Truckee Facebook, CHP Truckee Instagram. Call 1-800-427-7623 for Recorded Roads & Traffic Updates.
TahoeAlerts - Your One-Stop Emergency Notification System! Sign up in 3 simple steps. 1. Visit TahoeAlerts. 2. Enter your address or location. Let the system identify the right emergency notification system for you. Sign up today & stay prepared!
- view wildfire lookout cams in the Truckee-Tahoe region on ALERTWildfire.org. If you SEE something (fire/smoke), SAY something and dial 9-1-1!
- get the daily updates on fire bans, wildfire readiness, responsible outdoor recreation, and more.
- everything you need to know about wildfires before visiting Truckee-Tahoe. Be prepared and fire ready.
- during extreme weather events, power to Truckee may be shut off to minimize risk of wildfire. Here's how to be prepared.
- learn how to be fire safe and prevent wildfires during your visit.