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
Winter Storm Alert!
For the Sierra Nevada, a NWS Winter Storm Warning has been issued for areas above 5,500 feet through 10 a.m. Wednesday. The NWS is forecasting 1-3 feet of snow with gusty winds up to 60 mph. Snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour are possible with near white-out conditions at times. Travel in the mountains is highly discouraged during this period. A second, colder storm is expected to arrive Wednesday, with snow levels starting around 5,000 feet and lowering to 3,000 feet by Friday.
Road information is also available on Caltrans’ website or by calling the California Highway Information Network automated phone service at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).
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
Western County News
Travel Advisories
SR 20
No traffic restrictions are reported for this area.
SR 49
No traffic restrictions are reported for this area.
I 80
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
Ongoing Road Projects
Emergency Repairs Scheduled Along State Route 20
Slipout and Shoulder Erosion Work
Crews are scheduled to return to the White Cloud area for emergency slipout repairs. Various lane closures and traffic control will be in place as needed from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday until the end of October. The damage occurred after a series of severe storms earlier this year caused large cracks along the newly constructed highway alignment. A temporary concrete barrier was placed to help prevent slide material from entering the roadway while repairs are underway.
Work includes some tree removal, slope stabilization and placement of rock slope protection to help prevent future slides. Crews will also flatten the existing slope and remove any slide material from along the roadway.
Crews will also resume work on emergency shoulder repair along SR-20 between Lowell Hill and the junction with Interstate 80. This work will include site preparation, shoulder backing, minor drainage repair, minor paving, and some traffic control.
The erosion and washout developed last year after the extreme 2022/23 winter season and were caused by concentrated runoff from snowmelt. Repairs started in summer 2023 with traffic control held in connection with the SR-20 Omega Curves Project.
The purpose of this project is to improve safety and reduce the number and severity of collisions by increasing the curve radii, widening shoulders, adding turnouts, improving the vertical profile, and improving the clear recovery zone. Estimated Construction Completion: December 2025. The schedule is subject to change or be delayed due to weather conditions, material availability, or other unexpected events.
The extended lane closures will help to minimize the duration of the work and improve workers’ safety. For more information on each project visit Caltrans District 3 Current Projects. The schedule is subject to change or be delayed due to weather, availability of materials or other unexpected events.
Caltrans District 3 is responsible for maintaining and operating 4,385 lane miles in 11 Sacramento Valley and Northern Sierra counties. Caltrans reminds motorists to “Be Work Zone Alert” and slow in construction zones for the safety of travelers and crews performing these improvements.
The department will issue construction updates on X @CaltransDist3 and on Facebook at CaltransDistrict3. For real-time traffic, click on Caltrans’ QuickMap or download the QuickMap app from the
Medical Care and Emergency Services
Eastern County
Tahoe Forest Multi-specialty Clinics, Urgent Care: 530-581-8864
https://www.tfhd.com/our-providers/specialties/urgent-care
Tahoe Forest Emergency: 530-587-6011
Emergency Room Truckee, Open 24 hrs Everyday | Tahoe Forest Hospital (tfhd.com)
Incline Village Community Hospital: 775-833-4100
Incline Village Community Hospital (tfhd.com)
Western County
Western Sierra Medical Clinic: 530-274-9762
Urgent Care – Western Sierra Medical Clinic (wsmcmed.org)
Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital: 530-274-6000
