Status of Truckee

The status of Truckee, a Nevada County town, is currently RED (Substantial). Under this tier, restaurants are allowed to open for indoor dining at 25% capacity. We are close to achieving the ORANGE status (moderate) and need your help to get there. Please do the right thing and take personal responsibility while you are here. Wash your hands, wear a face covering, maintain 6 feet of social distance, and enjoy Truckee with your household bubble only.

• Restaurants - Open (outdoor dining, takeout, and 25% indoor seating)
• Breweries that also serve food - Open (outdoor only)
• Bars - Closed (indoor/outdoor)
• Hotels, Lodging, Short Term Rentals - Open
• Hair salons, massage, fitness/gyms, yoga studios - Open

Wildfire Safety

Fire danger is VERY HIGH in Truckee and the rest of California. A district-wide residential fire ban is in place in Truckee, as well as an additional fire ban for California State Parks lands in the Sierra District. These bans prohibit charcoal grills, campfires, and burning anything other than gas. During Red Flag Warnings, ALL open flames are prohibited. Remember, if you see something, say something! Call 911 to report any unattended fires.

The Tahoe National Forest is CLOSED

ALL 18 National Forests in California are closed due to historic and unprecedented fire danger. National Forests are federal public lands managed by the United States Forest Service. In Truckee, many of our trails, reservoirs, and climbing areas are within the Tahoe National Forest. Beginning at 5 pm on September 9th through September 21 at 11:59 pm (order EXTENDED), all roads, trails, campgrounds, and developed day-use areas within the Tahoe National Forest are closed. There is no camping (developed or dispersed), day-use, or recreation of any kind (hiking, climbing, mountain biking, boating, etc.) permitted on the Tahoe National Forest or any other National Forest lands in California at this time. Read the news release.

Visitor's Guide to Wildfire Season in Truckee, California

Here is everything you need to know about traveling during the summer and fall, which are typically considered wildfire season in the Sierra. We answer frequently asked questions and help you prepare for your upcoming trip.

Prevent a Wildfire From Burning Down Truckee and Lake Tahoe

Did you know that most wildfires are human-caused? This means prevention starts with you. Follow the 13 tips in this article to keep Truckee and Lake Tahoe safe from wildfires.

Current Conditions:

• Truckee Tahoe Fire Lookout Cams
• Truckee Weather + Webcams + Roads
• Current Air Quality
• Air Quality Forecast
• Wildfire Smoke 72-Hour Forecast
• Smoke Map

Stay Informed:

• Sign up for Nixle Alerts from the Truckee Police Department and Truckee Fire Protection District or TEXT 96161 to 888777.
• Know what a Red Flag Warning is and follow instructions from Truckee Fire Protection District during Red Flag Days.
• Use the Ready Nevada County Dashboard for the latest updates and alerts on wildfire incidents and evacuation orders.
• Opt in to all of the Nevada County Emergency Alerts and Notifications.

The status of Truckee, a Nevada County town, is currently RED (Substantial) but we are close to achieving ORANGE (moderate). Please help us get there by taking personal responsibility during your trip. Wash your hands, wear a face covering, maintain 6 feet of social distance, and enjoy Truckee with your household bubble only.

State COVID-19 Monitoring DASHBOARD

All counties - please select Nevada County in the dropdown

Key Metrics: New Positive Cases & Positivity Rate (7-day average with a 14 day lag time)
*Note new metrics beginning 8/31 with the state transition to Blueprint to a Safer Economy. These are updated weekly on Tuesdays.

• August 17: 1.8 % positivity rate, 66 new cases per 100K (last 14 days), 2 hospitals (137 beds), 2 patients.
• August 18: 1.9 % positivity rate, 69 new cases per 100K (last 14 days), 2 hospitals (137 beds), 3 patients.
• August 20: 1.9 % positivity rate, 72 new cases per 100K (last 14 days), 2 hospitals (137 beds), 1 patients.
• August 21: 2.2 % positivity rate, 81 new cases per 100K (last 14 days), 2 hospitals (137 beds), 3 patients.
• August 24: 2.4 % positivity rate, 90 new cases per 100K (last 14 days), 2 hospitals (137 beds), 5 patients.
• August 25: 1.9 % positivity rate, 68 new cases per 100K (last 14 days), 2 hospitals (137 beds), 5 patients.
• August 31: 2.2 % positivity rate, 4.1 daily new cases per 100K (7-day average).
• September 8: 2.1 % positivity rate, 2.5 daily new cases per 100K (7-day average).
• September 15: 2.0 % positivity rate, 3.3 daily new cases per 100K (7-day average).

Nevada County (Truckee) COVID-19 Monitoring DASHBOARD

Key Metrics: Active Cases (updated daily), new daily cases by Eastern (Truckee) vs. Western (Grass Valley, Nevada City) County, Hospitalization. Total tests conducted are updated weekly. Mondays always show a high spike.

• August 17: 56 active cases, 3 hospitalizations, 2 new cases eastern (Truckee), 13 new cases western.
• August 18: 58 active cases, 1 hospitalization, 0 new cases eastern (Truckee), 5 new cases western.
• August 19: 60 active cases, 0 hospitalizations, 1 new case eastern (Truckee), 2 new cases western.
• August 20: 64 active cases, 0 hospitalizations, 1 new case eastern (Truckee), 4 new cases western.
• August 21: 64 active cases, 2 hospitalizations, 1 new case eastern (Truckee), 4 new cases western.
• August 24: 69 active cases, 3 hospitalizations, 6 new cases eastern (Truckee), 13 new cases western.
• August 25: 62 active cases, 3 hospitalizations, 1 new case eastern (Truckee), 2 new cases western.
• August 28: 58 active cases, 2 hospitalizations, 1 new case eastern (Truckee), 4 new cases western.
• August 31: 61 active cases, 2 hospitalizations, 1 new case eastern (Truckee), 10 new cases western.
• September 1: 64 active cases, 2 hospitalizations, 0 new cases eastern (Truckee), 3 new cases western.
• September 2: 65 active cases, 1 hospitalization, 0 new cases eastern (Truckee), 1 new case western.
• September 3: 58 active cases, 1 hospitalization, 2 new cases eastern (Truckee), 0 new cases western.
• September 4: 65 active cases, 1 hospitalization, 0 new cases eastern (Truckee), 7 new cases western.
• September 8: 66 active cases, 2 hospitalizations, 3 new cases eastern (Truckee), 4 new cases western.
• September 9: 66 active cases, 2 hospitalizations, 3 new cases eastern (Truckee), 10 new cases western.
• September 10: 61 active cases, 2 hospitalizations, 0 new cases eastern (Truckee), 2 new cases western.
• September 11: 58 active cases, 3 hospitalizations, 2 new cases eastern (Truckee), 2 new cases western.
• September 14: 49 active cases, 4 hospitalizations, 3 new cases eastern (Truckee), 9 new cases western.
• September 15: 48 active cases, 4 hospitalizations, 1 new case eastern (Truckee), 1 new case western.
• September 16: 47 active cases, 3 hospitalizations, 2 new cases eastern (Truckee), 0 new cases western.

Blueprint for a Safer Economy Status – All Counties
Key Info: what businesses are open by County.

Understanding the Blueprint for a Safer Economy Tiers
Key Info: tier framework, moving through tiers, risk criteria.

Understanding the Data – Definitions & Formulas

Neighboring Lake Tahoe Dashboards:

• Placer County (North Lake Tahoe) - click "Cases In Placer" tab in the green menu.
• El Dorado County (West Shore, South Shore)

Masks are Mandatory

Please keep in mind that travel to Truckee is not a vacation from COVID-19. Face coverings are required in California outside of the home. Remember to bring your face covering with you or purchase one from one of Truckee's retails stores. Before visiting, read through our Top 5 Reasons to Wear a Face Covering in Truckee and Face Covering FAQs for detailed information on where face coverings are required and how to be a good visitor. Families can teach kids how to keep Truckee safe by downloading these two Mask Up coloring posters. #StaySafeToStayOpen

FACE COVERING FAQs FOR RECREATION, SHOPPING, DINING & MORE

Truckee Events

See what’s happening in Truckee and please note that many organizations have decided to postpone or cancel summer events due to COVID-19. We will continue to provide event updates as things change.

• Truckee Thursdays and Music in the Park are canceled for the remainder of the summer.
• West End Beach is open.

TRUCKEE EVENTS CALENDAR

Hotels, Lodging, and Short Term Rentals

Hotels, lodges, and short term rentals are open. Strict health and safety guidelines are in place. As of June 12th, a short-term-rental room/studio that is part of a home that is occupied by others is not yet allowed.

BOOK TRUCKEE LODGING

Read more about Truckee lodging:

• Welcome to Truckee Hotels, Inns, & Mountain Lodges
• Top 5 Reasons to Book a Clean & Cozy Truckee Mountain Home
• Truckee, California Grocery Shopping Summer Roundup

Restaurants and Shops

Retail shops are open for indoor service and browsing with the highest degree of cleanliness and safety. Indoor dining is open at 25% capacity with social distancing in place. Indoor and outdoor operations remain closed at bars and breweries. Local ordinances are relaxed to allow restaurants and retail shops to use outdoor space for their services. Outdoor dining on Truckee’s patios, porches, and decks is permitted.

EXPLORE TRUCKEE’S FOOD SCENE & LOCAL SHOPS

FIND RESTAURANTS WITH OUTDOOR DINING & TAKEOUT

Help protect others during your visit:

Keep an eye out for the signage below displayed at Truckee restaurants and retail stores. It explains how, together, we can keep our community and beloved visitors safe.

Outdoor Recreation

The Tahoe National Forest is CLOSED

National Forests are federal public lands managed by the United States Forest Service. On September 9th, the U.S. Forest Service ordered a temporary closure of ALL 18 National Forests in California due to historic and unprecedented wildfire danger. The order includes the Tahoe National Forest which comprises much of Truckee's recreational public lands. All roads, trails, campgrounds, and any other lands within the Tahoe National Forest are closed from 5 pm on September 9th through September 15 at 11:59 pm (order EXTENDED). Here's what that means for outdoor recreation in/near Truckee.

• All developed campgrounds are closed
• No dispersed camping
• No day-use
• No recreation (i.e. hiking, mountain biking, climbing, dirt biking, boating)

The following areas in or near Truckee are within the Tahoe National Forest and are CLOSED. View a map of the Tahoe National Forest to see US Forest Service boundaries. Closures include but are not limited to:

• Donner Summit (climbing, hiking etc.)
• Jackass Trail
• The 06 Road (Sawtooth, Big Chief, Painted Rocks)
• Prosser Creek Reservoir
• Boca Reservoir
• Stampede Reservoir
• Jackson Meadows
• Castle Peak
• The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) where it passes through National Forest lands. This includes the popular segment from Sugar Bowl Resort to Squaw Valley as well as north of Highway 80.

Be Wildfire Safe

• A district-wide fire ban in place in Truckee
• A fire ban is in effect for California State Parks lands in the Sierra District
• Prevent a Wildfire From Burning Down Truckee & Lake Tahoe
• Visitor’s Guide to Wildfire Season in Truckee, California
• Recreate Responsibly and Leave No Trace

Take care of Truckee and Tahoe:

Look for these signs on Truckee’s paved trails. They offer helpful tips on how to take care of one another while sharing the trail.

Ski Resorts 2020/21 Winter Updates

Truckee ski resorts are looking forward to opening for the 2020/2021 winter season with modifications to normal operating procedures. This winter, you can expect changes to include limited indoor dining, social distancing on chairlifts, and face covering requirements in certain settings. To give you peace of mind this winter, several resorts offer money-back guarantees to pass holders in the event of COVID-19 interruptions. Below are key links to the latest winter updates:

• Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows
• Northstar California
• Sugar Bowl Resort
• Boreal Mountain California
• Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort
• Soda Springs Mountain Resort
• Donner Ski Ranch

How to Protect Yourself and Others

Nevada County Public Health Department urges everyone to follow these basic tips to stay healthy and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community:

• Wear a face covering in public to help protect others.
• Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds. Wash them before and after wearing a cloth facial
  covering and after being out in public spaces. If hand washing is not available, please use hand sanitizer.
• If you are more susceptible to COVID-19, continue to consider going out into public spaces less frequently.
• Get tested for COVID-19. Testing is free and available to everyone. Even without symptoms, testing of all
  individuals can help identify those who are asymptomatic and may want to take extra precautions to protect
  others in the community.
• Do not travel if you feel sick. Monitor your health daily and stay home if you are feeling ill.

Nevada County Guidance for the Community

CDC: Prevent Getting Sick

Donner Pass Road Closures

A major road rehabilitation project is underway on Donner Pass Road to improve sightseeing, parking, and safe biking along the scenic drive. The project involves widening the road, enhancing pullouts, and constructing 4 foot shoulders with bike lanes in both directions. Now thru October 15, Donner Pass Road from Rainbow Bridge to the Town of Truckee Limits (the old highway going up to the summit) will be closed to all traffic from 7:00 am Monday - 5:00 pm Friday. The road will be open with one way traffic control on the weekends.

There is no parking along Donner Pass Road near certain parts of Donner Lake from 10 pm to 6 am.

NEVADA COUNTY DONNER PASS ROAD IMPROVEMENTS

Additional Resources

Information For Visitors

• Squaw Valley: Know Before You Go
• Northstar California: Our Commitment to Safety

COVID-19 in Truckee

• Nevada County Health and Human Services
• Sign up for Nixle to receive local road and traffic alerts

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