Truckee (Nevada County) is OPEN in the Purple tier. Restaurants and lodging are open. View the chart below to see current business activity. SIGN UP FOR VISIT TRUCKEE-TAHOE E-NEWS for travel updates and information.

Truckee is open in the PURPLE tier. Travel, lodging and outdoor dining are open. Starting March 2, neighboring Placer County entered the two-week waiting period to advance to the RED tier. If Placer County continues to meet RED criteria for positivity rate and daily new cases, it could advance as soon as March 16th, marking the return of indoor dining at 25% capacity and indoor yoga and fitness operations at 10% capacity.  

State COVID-19 Monitoring DASHBOARD

Where can I see LIVE data? covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy
On the State COVID-19 Monitoring Dashboard page, scroll down until you see the California MAP. Select Nevada County.

• February 9: 6.5% Nevada County positivity rate, 16.1 daily new cases per 100K (7-day average) - PURPLE TIER IN EFFECT
• February 16: 5.7% Nevada County positivity rate, 14.0 daily new cases per 100K (7-day average) - PURPLE TIER IN EFFECT
• February 23: 3.5% Nevada County positivity rate, 11.3 daily new cases per 100K (7-day average) - PURPLE TIER IN EFFECT
• March 2: 5.5% Nevada County positivity rate, 11.3 daily new cases per 100K (7-day average) - PURPLE TIER IN EFFECT

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. Mondays always show a high spike.

• February 19: 375 active cases, 6 hospitalizations, 5 new cases eastern (Truckee), 9 new cases western.
• February 22: 398 active cases, 3 hospitalizations, 6 new cases eastern (Truckee), 36 new cases western.
• February 23: 370 active cases, 5 hospitalizations, 3 new cases eastern (Truckee), 7 new cases western.
• February 24: 153 active cases, 3 hospitalizations, 3 new cases eastern (Truckee), 15 new cases western.
• February 25: 153 active cases, 3 hospitalizations, 2 new cases eastern (Truckee), 7 new cases western.
• February 26: 81 active cases, 4 hospitalizations, 1 new case eastern (Truckee), 5 new cases western.
• March 1: 74 active cases, 1 hospitalization, 6 new cases eastern (Truckee), 25 new cases western.
• March 2: 49 active cases, 4 hospitalizations, 0 new cases eastern (Truckee), 8 new cases western.
• March 3: 50 active cases, 5 hospitalizations, 1 new case eastern (Truckee), 8 new cases western.
• March 4: 61 active cases, 4 hospitalizations, 3 new cases eastern (Truckee), 22 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.

Overview of Business Activity - View what's open in each tier of the Blueprint to a Safer Economy
Nevada County Reopening FAQs
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)

Truckee-Tahoe ski resorts are open with modifications. Reservations are required for lessons, rentals, and day tickets. Day-of, walk-up ticket sales have been discontinued. Operations may change to follow current health and safety guidelines. Note that Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows, Northstar California Resort, and Sugar Bowl Resort are located in Placer County. Boreal Mountain California is located in Nevada County.

How to Plan a Safe and Successful Ski Trip to Tahoe During the Pandemic

The SF Chronicle covers what you need to know about parking, passes, lodging, rentals and more for your next Truckee-Tahoe ski trip.

Your 2020/21 Winter Guide to Truckee-Tahoe Ski Resorts

This in-depth guide to nearby Ski Areas explains how each resort is adapting to COVID-19 and what to expect on the slopes.

Weather, Roads & Webcams

Stay up to date with the latest Truckee-Tahoe weather, view live ski resort webcams and get key links to important road conditions.

Ski Well, Be Well.

Be the reason we have a season! Ski California and the National Ski Areas Association shows us how to work together to stay safe on slopes.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Truckee-Tahoe Avalanche Dogs

Get to know the furry first responders working to keep you safe on the slopes! Meet the dogs and learn about their incredible job at Truckee-Tahoe ski resorts.

Book Truckee Lodging

Truckee hotels, lodging, and rentals are OPEN with modifications.

• Welcome to Truckee Hotels, Inns, & Mountain Lodges
• 5 Reasons to Book a Longer Stay in a Cozy Mountain Home
• Tips for Working & Learning Remotely While on Vacation in Truckee
• 10 Trip Planning Tips for Your 2021 Winter Visit to Truckee-Tahoe

Truckee-Tahoe Restaurants

Restaurants and breweries that serve food are open for outdoor dining, delivery, and takeout. Indoor dining is currently closed. Support Truckee-Tahoe restauranteers and buy a restaurant gift card.

View or Download the Truckee Dining Guide

Truckee's Winter Dining Guide is here! This printable guide lists restaurants by neighborhood, price, cuisine, and breakfast, lunch, or dinner offerings.

Where to Get Restaurant Takeout, Groceries, and Grab 'n Go in Truckee

Your roundup of restaurant & brewery takeout, Truckee grocery stores, food shops, & more.

Help Protect Others

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.

Top 7 Places to Go Sledding, Tubing & Build a Snowman in Truckee

Check out these great family-friendly places to play in the snow! You're bound to have fun at one of these top spots for sledding, tubing, or building a snowman.

Snowplay and Backcountry Access Now Available at Johnson Canyon

Escape crowded sledding hills and head to Johnson Canyon. This quiet, tucked away zone has excellent terrain for sledding, snowplay, and even backcountry skiing. It's now being plowed for winter recreation, thanks to Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol.

Learn How to Sled (The Right Way!)

Follow this #slediquette from Take Care Tahoe for everything you need to know on the sledding hill. You'll learn where to purchase or rent a durable sled, where to go, and ways to keep the slopes clean and beautiful.

Recreate Responsibly and Leave No Trace

Follow the winter #RecreateResponsibly guidelines when you spend time outdoors. Pick up broken sleds and pack out all your trash. Together we can #RespectTruckee.

Enjoy a Scenic Winter Walk on 21 Miles of Plowed Trails

Did you know that Truckee has 21 miles of paved trails that get plowed in winter? These paths are great options for a run or walk on a beautiful snowy day. Follow the snow plows live and see where they are during a storm using Truckee 511.

Dog-Friendly, Snow-Free Winter Trails

View detailed trail descriptions for 3 dog-friendly paved paths in Truckee: Legacy Trail, Trout Creek Trail, and Martis Dam Road.

Download a printable map of Truckee's 21 miles of snow-free winter trails

Truckee Weather & Conditions

Stay up to date as the weather changes, find information on road conditions, and view live Truckee-Tahoe webcams.

Sierra Avalanche Center

Heading into the backcountry? Check the daily avalanche forecast and view recent observations before backcountry skiing, snowmobiling, or snowshoeing. Learn how to read the forecast and stay safe in avalanche terrain with their free educational resources.

Recreate Responsibly and Leave No Trace

Follow the winter #RecreateResponsibly guidelines when you spend time outdoors. Together we can #RespectTruckee.

Best Practices for Winter: More Fun Outside, Less Indoor Gatherings

Check out the current guidelines on group gatherings and see why this winter is all about having more fun outdoors.