Elements' Snow Clearing Updates

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This Page Was Last Updated: on 2/16/2025 at 9:00 AM
Last Day Cleared: Wednesday, January 11, 2026
Number of Days Cleared: 7 in Tahoe Donner | 3 in OG | 4 in Boulders

Good Afternoon,

We completed our routes today in Tahoe Donner. Storm totals so far appear to be upwards of 10” on the higher elevations.

As this storm cycle continues to build, we are heading back out dark and early tomorrow morning at 3:00 AM for a full clearing shift in Tahoe Donner, Old Greenwood, Downtown, and the Boulders.

Driveways will continue to see new, non-stop snowfall for the next couple of days. If you are arrive and have any access issues, please do as little as necessary to reach your home, and we will be out again to clear the rest.

Stay safe, stay warm, leave yourself extra time to travel, and always check road conditions before heading out.

With appreciation,
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: Just Getting Started…

Summary

Snow, heavy at times, through Tuesday night. Snow showers on Wednesday and a small system for Thursday. Friday and Saturday could be drier with a chance of snow showers. Then storms could return between Saturday night and Sunday night, and continue through the 25th – 26th. Then a drier pattern is possible, but we could still see some storms into March.

Short Term Forecast

Snowfall Reports:

The storm was stalled near the coast overnight as expected, with southerly flow and precipitation brushing the west side of the Sierra. The ski areas near to west of the crest, from Dodge Ridge north to Palisades, picked up 1-3 inches overnight, which is what we expected. The mountains sticking out the farthest west near Donner Summit picked up 5-7 inches overnight!

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This is just the start, as the storm is just getting started early Monday morning.

READ FULL REPORT

Town of Truckee Clearing Report

Out and clearing roads.

See Live Updates

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CHP Roads & Highways Report

CHAIN CONTROL UPDATE – I-80 UPDATE 02/16/26 at 2:30pm

I-80 is now open in both directions over Donner Summit with chain restrictions. However, big rigs are currently being turned around at the Nevada State Line and at Alta.

Let’s avoid unnecessary spin-outs and crashes so we can keep the freeway open. Carry chains, reduce your speed, and drive for the conditions. Slow it down and help us keep I-80 moving safely.

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

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NWS Forecast

Major Winter Storm is Here: The first period of heavy snowfall continues through this evening with the next round Tuesday. Feet of snow expected across the Sierra with widespread travel disruptions expected through Wednesday. Another quick moving storm is increasing snow changes for Thursday at all elevations. Strong Winds and Blowing Snow: Tuesday`s storm will be colder with lighter, fluffier snow as snow levels crash to all valley floors. This, combined with strong Sierra wind gusts up to 50 mph (100+mph at crest), will cause blowing snow and periods of whiteout conditions. Foothill, Valley Floor Snow impacts: Snow is most likely in Western Nevada foothills areas above 5500 feet today, with rain/snow mix at times for valleys. For Tuesday, gusty winds with increasing snow during the day, with greatest snow impacts (40-80% of at least 4″) for the Tuesday PM/Wednesday AM commutes.