Updated: 6/6/2023
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 WEATHERFire Restrictions
As of May 1st, 2023, Cal Fire requires burn permits in Nevada County.
Click here to stay informed with Cal Fire
Weather and Travel Advisories
RIVER SAFTEY WARNING
Stay Out, Stay Alive!
South Yuba River Public Safety Cohort wants you to be safe!
Due to significant rain and melting snowpack this winter, the Yuba River will have an average flow of 3,000-5,000 cubic feet per second from May- July. This is makes swimming conditions extremely hazardous and has led the loss of a life already this year. The River Safety Cohort advises all who plan to recreate down at the river to rethink and seek out other watering hole sources around the county to recreate at this year.
Eastern County (Truckee)
June 5-9, 2023
Nothing more amazing than giant white puffy clouds above an alpine mountain horizon. Well, we take that back. Maybe acres of purple lupine starting to saturate meadows, or bright yellow mules ears sweeping across a hillside bring more awe to the heart and soul.
JUNE is the BEST month to visit Truckee before summer and a lot more visitors.
Trails are rapidly clearing of snow and bright red snowflowers are pushing through the soil. Sawtooth, Emigrant, Donkey Town and lower Tahoe Donner trails, including Donner Rim Trail are open for hiking and biking.
Prosser and Boca reservoir clear for gravel riding, and Truckee’s scenic paved paths are in great condition for a walk, run, or ride. Reminder to avoid hiking or biking off of developed trails, even if it’s muddy.
Read our latest news, a Letter to Friends of Truckee
Click here for Truckee- Tahoe Weather (Eastern County)
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Western County (Nevada City, Grass Valley)
Click here for Western County Weather
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Caltrans: www.dot.ca.gov or 1-800-427-ROAD (7623) or 916-445-7623.00
Latest Road Conditions as of 6/6/2023
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]
A HIGH WIND ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT AT THE CARQUINEZ BRIDGE /IN VALLEJO/ (CONTRA COSTA,SOLANO CO) – TRAVEL IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR CAMPERS, TRAILERS, OR PERMIT LOADS
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]
No traffic restrictions are reported for this area.
State Route 49
[IN THE NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA]
1-way controlled traffic at various locations from 14.6 mi north of Nevada City /at School St/ (Nevada Co) to 0.1 mi south of the Nevada/Yuba Co Line /at Middle Fork Yuba River Bridge/ from 0700 hrs to 1800 hrs Tuesday thru Thursday thru 6/1/23 – Due to maintenance
1-way controlled traffic 7.7 mi north of Camptonville (Sierra Co) 24 hrs a day thru 1800 hrs on 6/1/23 – Due to 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
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.
