Updated: 5/2/2024
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.
Recreate Responsibly & Leave No Trace
We’re glad you’re here and ask you to respect our community like it was your own. Here are a few easy ways to Empower Yourself And Leave A Positive Footprint In Nevada County.
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 WEATHERImmediate Attention!
Fire Restrictions – Permit Required to Burn
| Nevada County | Permit Required | Effective, May 1, 2024 at 8:00 AM | All SRA |
A guide to help you prepare before you burn:
Before you Burn (ca.gov)
Link to permit application:
CAL FIRE Burn Permitting Application (arcgis.com)
Click here to stay informed with Cal Fire
Weather and Travel Advisories
April 29-May 2, 2024
We have bluebird skies and warmer temperatures this week. Take advantage of this beautiful weather with some spring mountain activities. Don’t miss out on our Truckee Early Summer Lodging Offer! Book and stay in Truckee between May 1st and June 21, 2024, to receive a $100 e-gift card. Use it to shop, dine, drink, and play to your heart’s content!
Ski Resort Projected Closing Dates
Palisades Tahoe – May 27, 2024
Truckee Weather, Roads, & Webcams
View Truckee’s weather forecast, National Weather Service alerts, live traffic cams, highway information, chain control, and more on our Weather, Roads, Cams page.
Read about Truckee Roads, Highways, & Traffic Updates.
Read these insider tips on our Truckee Webcam Shakedown blog.
Read our latest news, a Letter to Friends of Truckee
Click here for Truckee- Tahoe Weather (Eastern County)
Hazardous Weather Conditions
- No hazardous weather conditions to report at this time.
Western County (Nevada City, Grass Valley)
Click here for Western County Weather
Hazardous Weather Conditions
- No hazardous conditions to report at this time.
National Weather Service News headlines:
National Weather Service: Reno Station
National Weather Service: Sacramento Station
Latest Road Conditions as of 5/2/2024
Gold Nugget Project Scheduled to Begin on State Route 20/49 Various Ramp and Shoulder Closures Expected Throughout the Month of April
NEVADA COUNTY — Caltrans is alerting motorists of various ramp and shoulder closures along State Route 20/49 (SR-20/49) in Nevada County as part of the $26 million Gold Nugget Project.
Motorists can expect various ramp closures between Grass Valley and Nevada City starting Sunday, March 31 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Construction activity will pause Friday morning and resume the following Sunday night, continuing throughout the end of April.
Crews are working to upgrade these facilities to current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards. Roadside message signs will be in place along SR-20/49 to alert motorists of the closures and will not affect multiple ramps in succession. Additionally, various shoulder closures will take place during the day for electrical and clearing work, but they are expected to have little impact to the traveling public.
The schedule is subject to change or be delayed due to weather conditions, material availability, or other unexpected events.
The work kicks off the beginning of the Gold Nugget Project, which will rehabilitate the pavement between the SR-20/49 separation and Stonehill Road/Dow Road. The project will replace sign panels, upgrade Transportation Management System elements, and rehabilitate drainage systems within the area.
DeSilva Gates Construction LLC of Dublin is the prime contractor for the project, which is expected to be completed by winter 2025.
Interstate 80 Emergency Repairs Resume
Interstate 80 Emergency Repairs Update: Crews Performing Work Within Locations 2 Through 5
Westbound I-80
- Location 5 – Between Nevada state line and Floriston, lane closures will be in place around the clock beginning 9 p.m. Sunday, April 28 through noon Friday, May 3.
- Location 4 – Between Castle Peak and Soda Springs, lane closures will be in place from 7 p.m. Monday, April 29 to noon Tuesday, April 30 and again from 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 to noon Wednesday, May 1.
- Location 3 – Between Troy and Cisco Grove, lane closures will be in place around the clock beginning 7 p.m. Sunday, April 28 through 7 p.m. Friday, May 3.
- Location 2 – No work anticipated this week.
- Location 1 – No work anticipated this week.
Eastbound I-80
- Location 1 – No work anticipated this week.
- Location 2 – Between Emigrant Gap and Yuba Pass, lane closures will be in place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, April 29 through Thursday, May 2 and from 7 a.m. to noon on Friday, May 3.
- Location 3
- Between Yuba Pass and Cisco Grove, lane closures will be in place around the clock beginning 7 a.m. Monday, April 29 through 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 1 and from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1 and Thursday May 2.
- Between Cisco Grove and Troy, lane closures will be in place around the clock beginning 7 p.m. Sunday, April 28 through noon Friday, May 3.
- Location 4 – Between Kingvale and Soda Springs, lane closures will be in place around the clock beginning 7 p.m. Sunday, April 28 through noon Friday, May 3.
- Location 5 – No emergency repairs anticipated this week.
- Secondary project underway between the junction with State Route 267 and Boca, lane closures will be in place 4 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, April 29 through Thursday, May 2.
Motorists will experience delays during this timeframe and are encouraged to use alternate routes to minimize any inconvenience. The schedule is subject to change or be delayed due to weather, availability of materials or other unexpected events.
Check out Caltrans’ “Quick Map” for current road conditions and chain requirements at quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ or download the free Quick Map 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]
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]
1-way controlled traffic at various locations from 1.1 mi east to 2.4 mi east of the Mendocino/Lake Co Line 24 hrs a day 7 days a week thru 1400 hrs on 11/27/24 – Due to construction – Motorists are subject to delays of up to 15 minutes.
State Route 49
[IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
1-way controlled traffic at various locations from 1.9 mi south of the Yuba/Sierra Co Line to the Yuba/Sierra Co Line from 0800 hrs to 1700 hrs Monday thru Friday thru 5/3/24 – Due to tree work.
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
Medical Care and Emergency Services
Eastern County
Tahoe Forest Multispecialty Clinics, Urgent Care: 530-581-8864
Tahoe Forest Primary Care Clinic: 530-582-1212
Tahoe Forest Hospital: 530-587-6011
Western County
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.
