Elements' Snow Clearing Updates

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This Page Was Last Updated: on 4/12/2025 at 1:00 PM
Last Day Cleared: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Number of Days Cleared: 13 in Tahoe Donner | 8 in OG | 10 in Boulders

Happy Sunday, Neighbors!

Just when we started to dust off the patio furniture, winter decided it had one last laugh. Call it winter’s last big hoorah.

We got started clearing this spring surprise at 6:00 AM this morning in Tahoe Donner and Downtown Truckee. At this time, Old Greenwood is not included in today’s shift.

As of 4:00 AM, we measured about 6 inches in Tahoe Donner, 5 inches in Downtown, and 2 inches in Old Greenwood.

We’ll be keeping a close eye on the storm throughout the day to see if a follow-up shift is needed tomorrow. For now, our team is out there working to keep driveways clear and help everyone keep their Sunday moving.

Stay warm, take it slow out there, and as always, leave yourself extra time to travel and check road conditions before heading out.

Thank you,

The Elements Mountain Company Team

Thinking of heading up here? We cannot stress enough the need to plan and check in with both CalTrans Road Conditions as well as CHP Truckee.

PLEASE MAKE EYE CONTACT with any operator before approaching or coming near the machine.

Please make sure you plan your travels accordingly and leave yourself enough time to get there slowly!

OpenSnow Forecast: Saturday Morning Storm Update…

Summary

Rain & snow showers continue on Saturday. Heavy snow for Saturday night with snow showers lingering into Sunday night. Then, clearing with cool temperatures Monday through Thursday, with a chance of showers on Thursday. Mostly sunny and milder next weekend. Additional chances for showers at times through the end of April.

Short Term Forecast

Snowfall Reports:

We have reports of 7-11 inches of new snow so far from the storm from the 3 ski areas still open in the Tahoe region. We saw snow levels drop near lake level overnight as expected, with a coating of snow in spots. 1-7 inches fell below 7500′.

These reports are from the weaker/warmer storm that is moving through the day on Saturday. The big snowstorm moves in Saturday night, so we are just getting started.

Saturday – Sunday Storms:

We are seeing a lull in the rain and snow showers for most areas Saturday morning, with the steadiest showers hung up along the Sierra crest. Temperatures are above freezing at lake level with freezing levels around 7000 ft. The next storm is spinning off the coast and slowly approaching.

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Showers will increase as we get closer to Saturday evening and the next storm begins to move inland. Snow levels will rise back up to around 7000-7500 ft. during the day. Highs near 40 degrees at lake level and 30s on the mountains. Ridgetop winds increasing from the SW with gusts up to 50-60+ mph by late afternoon.

Heavy snow moves in Saturday night with steady snow showers continuing into Sunday as the low moves through, with scattered snow showers possibly lingering into Sunday night.

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Town of Truckee Clearing Report

Out and clearing roads.

See Live Updates

VIEW LIVE MAP HERE

CHP Roads & Highways Report

CHAIN CONTROL UPDATE -Traffic Alert 02/20/26 at 7:30 AM

Today’s masterpiece: I-80 is OPEN in both directions with R-2 chain restrictions from the Nevada State Line to Colfax. Trucks are at maximum restrictions.

Let’s make good decisions so we don’t add “happy little crashes” to the canvas. Slow it down and give yourself space!

For updates on road conditions, visit the CalTrans Quickmap app.

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NWS Forecast

For today, expect below-average temperatures with isolated showers during the afternoon, mainly for Mono and Mineral counties. After a break between storms on Tuesday, another cold front brings a round of gusty winds, valley rain, and mountain snow late Wednesday through Thursday. Active weather pattern continues later this week.