Updated: 3/20/2023
Welcome to Nevada County, a unique place from the foothills to the high peaks of the Sierra’s that’s full adventure for you to experience in the great outdoors. With four incredible seasons, you will find Nevada County has something to offer all year long. Before you visit, check out the following updates which highlight travel, severe weather, and uncontrollable events, medical services and more.
Know Before You Go
Truckee-Tahoe Travel Alert!
The Truckee-Tahoe Travel Alert is updated daily with news and information about snow, weather, roads and more. Bookmark the page to view alerts, check highway status, see live webcams, explore interactive maps, read Visitor Guide’s (weekend traffic, power outages, etc.), and get links to other winter preparedness resources from Truckee’s official Visitor Authority.
News Sources
Yuba Net- Happening Now
YubaNet.com delivers local daily news to the Sierra, from the Sierra. YubaNet.com covers local news for hometown readers and visitors here in Nevada City, Grass Valley, and Truckee – the three municipalities in Nevada County, California.
Eastern County News
Sierra Sun
Moonshine Ink
Western County News
The Union
Current Weather
TRUCKEE WEATHER NEVADA CITY WEATHERWinter Driving Tips
Click the link HERE to visit Caltrans for all your winter driving tips when visiting Snow Country!
NEW! Mountain Safety Guide
Mountain safety is a partnership, so Ski California is putting safety in your hands this winter. Find everything you need to stay safe while skiing and riding — from what to do before skiing or riding to how to load and ride lifts, how to understand trail signage and navigate potential hazards, and deep snow and avalanche awareness. Read up at safety.skicalifornia.org and test your knowledge for a chance to win a 23/24 Ski California Gold Pass!
Fire Restrictions
As of November 3, 2022, Cal Fire has lifted the burn band across Nevada County. There are currently no fire alerts for Nevada County.
Click here to stay informed with Cal Fire
Weather and Travel Advisories
Eastern County (Truckee)
Soak up the sun through Saturday before the next winter storm rolls in Sunday (3/19) through Friday (3/24). Be prepared for winter driving conditions, and check Truckee weather and roads before traveling.
Truckee-Tahoe has experienced historic snowfall this winter. Please review and understand your lodging cancellation terms ahead of your visit to Truckee. For peace of mind, purchase trip insurance.
Read our latest news, a Letter to Friends of Truckee.
News: Save Mart and CVS in Truckee are temporarily closed due to hazardous snow load.
Read our latest news, a Letter to Friends of Truckee
Click here for Truckee- Tahoe Weather (Eastern County)
Hazardous Weather Conditions
- Winter Storm Watch in effect from March 21, 11:00 AM PDT until March 22, 11:00 AM PDT
- Winter Weather Advisory until March 20, 11:00 AM PDT
Western County (Nevada City, Grass Valley)
Click here for Western County Weather
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Another storm will approach and affect the West and Southwest portions of the country through early this week. Heavy rain, snow and wind are in the forecast with flooding and difficult travel conditions.
Caltrans: www.dot.ca.gov or 1-800-427-ROAD (7623) or 916-445-7623.00
Latest Road Conditions as of 3/20/2023
Check out Caltrans’ “QuickMap” for current road conditions and chain requirements at quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ or download the free QuickMap app on the App Store or Google Play. Motorists also can call the California Highway Information Network automated phone service at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).
Cal Trans District 3 social media Pages
Nevada County California Highway Patrol social media pages
Grass Valley
Truckee
Interstate 80
[IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA]
**FOR EASTBOUND TRAFFIC: CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM KINGVALE (PLACER CO) TO TRUCKEE (NEVADA CO)
EASTBOUND TRUCKS ARE BEING SCREENED AT APPLEGATE (PLACER CO) – DRIVERS MUST HAVE MAXIMUM CHAINS IN THEIR POSSESSION IN ORDER TO PROCEED – PERMIT LOADS ARE PROHIBITED
**FOR WESTBOUND TRAFFIC: CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM TRUCKEE (NEVADA CO) TO 4.7 MI WEST OF KINGVALE (PLACER CO)
WESTBOUND TRUCKS ARE BEING SCREENED 5 MI WEST OF RENO /AT MOGUL/ (WASHOE CO) – DRIVERS MUST HAVE MAXIMUM CHAINS IN THEIR POSSESSION IN ORDER TO PROCEED – PERMIT LOADS ARE PROHIBITED
ALL WESTBOUND TRUCKS ARE REQUIRED TO STOP AT THE BRAKE CHECK AREA 0.5 MI WEST OF NYACK (PLACER CO) – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BRAKE FIRES
State Route 20
[IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 6 MI EAST OF WASHINGTON RD TO THE JCT OF I 80 (NEVADA CO)
PLEASE RESEARCH CHAIN CONTROL LOCATIONS AS CALTRANS IS CURRENTLY WORKING TO UPDATE CHAIN CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS FOR CONSISTENCY WITH INTERNET MAPPING, LIKE GOOGLE MAPS & MAPQUEST.
State Route 49
[IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
CHAINS OR SNOW TIRES ARE REQUIRED FROM YUBA PASS SUMMIT TO SATTLEY (SIERRA CO)
PLEASE RESEARCH CHAIN CONTROL LOCATIONS AS CALTRANS IS CURRENTLY WORKING TO UPDATE CHAIN CONTROL DESCRIPTIONS FOR CONSISTENCY WITH INTERNET MAPPING, LIKE GOOGLE MAPS & MAPQUEST.
1-WAY CONTROLLED TRAFFIC 7.7 MI NORTH OF CAMPTONVILLE (SIERRA CO) – DUE TO A EMERGENCY ROADWORK
Weather Highlights
Summer High: the average July high is around 86 degrees
Winter Low: the average January low is 27
Rain: averages 46 inches of rain a year
Snow: averages 76 inches of snow a year in Western County and an average total of 201 inches of snowfall in Eastern County
Recreate Responsibly & Leave No Trace
We’re glad you’re here and ask you to respect our community like it was your own. Here’s a few easy ways Empower Yourself And Leave A Positive Footprint In Nevada County.
Medical Care and Emergency Services
Eastern County
Tahoe Forest Multispecialty Clinics, Urgent Care: 530-581-8864
Tahoe Forest Primary Care Clinic: 530-582-1212
Taheo Forest Hospital: 530-587-6011
Western County
Yubadocs Urgent Care: 530- 264-5020
Western Sierra Medical Clinic: 530-274-9762
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital: 530-274-6000
The State of California has lifted the universal indoor mask mandate; however, Nevada County’s Public Health Officer highly recommends that everyone, regardless of vaccination status, wear a high-quality mask in public spaces. The following applies per the California State Health Officer order:
- Unvaccinated individuals are required to wear a mask in public spaces.
- All individuals must wear masks in specific indoor settings regardless of vaccination status.
