
35″
24 Hour Snowfall
Summit
Base
12 Hour
15″
12″
24 Hour
35″
25″
48 Hour
61″
41″
7-Day
64″
43″
Depth
63″
38″
YTD
204″
137″
10ยฐ
High
23ยฐ
Low
12ยฐ
Wind
15 mph
Lifts Open
0/14
Runs Open
0/50
Runs Groomed
28/50
Wed Feb 18, 2026 9:13 AM
Snow Reporter’s Message
9:12 Update: HWY 50 is open. Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires
Sierra-at-Tahoe will be closed today, February 18, 2026, for the safety of our guests and employees as we manage more than five feet of snow from this weekโs storm. Three feet have fallen in the last 24 hours alone.
According to CalTrans, Highway 50 closures are expected through at least 10 AM, limiting access to the mountain. Weโre digging out and hope to welcome you back on Thursday.
Check current highway conditions: https://roads.dot.ca.gov/roadscell.php?roadnumber=50
If you have a lift ticket or lesson scheduled for today and would like to change your reservation, please fill out the form, below.
5-Day Forecast
Today
Snow
High
18ยฐ
Low
11ยฐ
Tomorrow
Heavy Snow
High
22ยฐ
Low
5ยฐ
Friday
Slight Chance Light Snow
High
27ยฐ
Low
11ยฐ
Saturday
Slight Chance Light Snow
High
34ยฐ
Low
22ยฐ
Sunday
Heavy Snow Likely
High
35ยฐ
Low
27ยฐ
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Caltrans Traffic Cams
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US-50: Echo Lake
Hwy 50 at Echo Summit
Weather Forecast as of 13:06 PDT on 2026-02-18
High:
26ยฐ
Low:
11ยฐ
Sunrise:
6:46 AM
Sunset:
5:41 PM
Wednesday
Snow
Wednesday Evening
Heavy Snow
Elevation:
7,377 feet
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US-50: Meyers
Hwy 50 at Meyers
Weather Forecast as of 13:06 PDT on 2026-02-18
High:
24ยฐ
Low:
5ยฐ
Sunrise:
6:46 AM
Sunset:
5:40 PM
Wednesday
Light Snow Likely
Wednesday Evening
Heavy Snow
Elevation:
6,240 feet
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US-50: Twin Bridges
Hwy 50 at Twin Bridges
Weather Forecast as of 13:06 PDT on 2026-02-18
High:
22ยฐ
Low:
17ยฐ
Sunrise:
6:47 AM
Sunset:
5:41 PM
Wednesday
Snow
Wednesday Evening
Heavy Snow
Elevation:
6,010 feet
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US-50: Sierra EB
Hwy 50 at Sierra EB
Weather Forecast as of 13:06 PDT on 2026-02-18
High:
22ยฐ
Low:
17ยฐ
Sunrise:
6:47 AM
Sunset:
5:41 PM
Wednesday
Snow
Wednesday Evening
Heavy Snow
Elevation:
6,909 feet
Road Report
Road
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Highway 50
Feb 18, 12:44 PM
open
IN THE SACRAMENTO VALLEY & THE LAKE TAHOE BASINChains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from 9 mi east of Placerville to Riverton (El Dorado Co) Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from 1.5 mi west of Kyburz to Meyers (El Dorado 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
CAPITAL CITY FREEWAYNo traffic restrictions are reported for this area.
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Highway 80
Feb 18, 12:44 PM
open
IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA – SOLANO COA high wind advisory is in effect at the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge /in San Francisco/ (San Francisco,Alameda Co) – Travel is not recommended for campers, trailers, or permit loads There is a dense fog advisory in effect from Alamo Dr to Leisure Town Rd /in Vacaville/ (Solano Co) – Motorists are advised to drive with caution
IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADAIs closed westbound to all tractor-semitrailer combinations at the Nevada State Line – Due to snow & traction concerns **For Eastbound Traffic: Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from 3.4 mi east of Gold Run (Placer Co) to the Nevada State Line 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 the Nevada State Line to Colfax (Placer 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 All westbound trucks are required to stop at the brake check area 0.5 mi west of Nyack (Placer Co) – To reduced the risk of brake fires
BUSINESS 80 – CAPITAL CITY FREEWAYNo traffic restrictions are reported for this area.
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Highway 88
Feb 18, 9:44 AM
closed
IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADAIs closed from Dew Drop (Amador Co) to 5 mi west of Picketts Jct (Alpine Co) – Due to snow – Motorists are advised to use an alternate route Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from 9 mi east of Pine Grove (Amador Co) to 3.5 mi east of Woodfords (Alpine 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.
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Highway 89
Feb 18, 12:44 PM
closed
IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADAIs closed from the Jct of US 395 (Mono Co) to the Jct of SR 4 /Monitor Pass/ (Alpine Co) – For the winter – Motorists are advised to use an alternate route Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from Picketts Jct (Alpine Co) to the Alpine/El Dorado Co Line Please research chain control locations as Caltrans is currently working to update chain control descriptions for consistency with internet mapping, like Google Maps & Mapquest
IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREAIs closed from the Lassen Volcanic Nat'l Park South Bdry to the Jct of SR 44 /Lassen Loop/ (Tehama, Shasta Co) – For the winter – Motorists are advised to use an alternate route Is closed at the Alpine/El Dorado Co Line – Due to snow – Motorists are advised to use an alternate route Is closed at Emerald Bay State Park (El Dorado Co) – Due to snow – Motorists are advised to use an alternate route Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from 5 mi north of the Jct of US 50 to Bliss State Park (El Dorado Co) Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from Bliss State Park (El Dorado Co) to the Jct of I 80 (Nevada Co) Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from Truckee (Nevada Co) to the Sierra/Plumas Co Line Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all 4 wheels from Graeagle to the Jct of SR 70 (Plumas Co) Chains or snow tires are required from Graeagle to the Jct of SR 70 /at Greenville Wye/ (Plumas Co) Chains or snow tires are required from 3 mi north of Greenville to Canyon Dam (Plumas Co) Chains or snow tires are required from 18 mi north of the Jct of SR 299 (Shasta Co) to 1.5 mi south of Bartle (Siskiyou Co) /Dead Horse Summit/ Please research chain control locations as caltrans is currently working to update chain control descriptions for consistency with internet mapping, like google maps & mapquest.
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