The Return of Winter
TNT This Week: February 9 - February 15, 2026
Happy Monday everyone. The newsletter is a little late today. I blame the most boring Super Bowl I’ve ever watched, which put me to sleep before I could finish editing.
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This Week at a Glance
Locals injured in an intentional vehicle attack outside Truckee Safeway
Winter Weather Advisory in effect through Tuesday 4pm with 4-8 inches expected at base elevations
Olympic celebration continues at Everline Resort through February 22 with family programming
5050 relocating to new location this week
Community Day at Palisades Tahoe Wednesday February 11 with $89 lift tickets
Truckee Chamber Lunch & Learn on Google Workspace and AI Wednesday February 11
Read on for more information…
Weather Outlook
Winter is back! After a mild and dry weekend, the pattern shifts Tuesday with the first meaningful snow in over a month. A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through Tuesday 4pm as a cold front brings 4-8 inches to base elevations, with 7-12 inches possible at upper elevations by Thursday morning. Travel impacts are most likely Tuesday afternoon and evening, especially over Donner Summit.
Snow levels start high Monday evening around 7000 feet but drop below base elevations by Tuesday morning and continue falling to 4000 feet Tuesday night. This creates ideal conditions for light, powdery snow by Wednesday morning. Temperatures cool significantly with highs in the 30s Tuesday and Wednesday.
A larger, colder storm system is forecast for next weekend through the third week of February, potentially bringing the coldest and snowiest pattern of the season.
Source: NOAA Forecast / NOAA Weather Discussion
Local News and Community Updates
Four members and parents of the Truckee Titans baseball team were injured after a Coalinga man intentionally drove his truck into them while tabling in front of the Truckee Safeway
Kevin Kiley will not run in the newly redrawn California District 3, which includes the Truckee/Tahoe area
Truckee and North Tahoe High Schools will remain in Nevada athletics for at least one more year
New Chill Pass program will provide discounted or free access to recreation venues to TTUSD students
Free shuttle expansion for Tahoe City events (TART Park & Ride) aimed at reducing congestion during local gatherings.
5050 will be moving into its new location this week
Local Olympics Watch
A quick look at how local athletes are doing in Milan-Cortina this week.
Results
Bryce Bennett from Team Palisades Tahoe finished 13th in the men’s downhill, a personal best in his last ever Olympics. Congrats Bryce!
Still to Compete
Feb 10
AJ Hurt, Keely Cashman & Nina O’Brien (Team Palisades Tahoe) - Alpine Skiing Pairs event
JC Schoonmaker - Cross Country
Feb 13
Hanna Percy (Truckee) - Snowboard Cross
Feb 15
AJ Hurt & Nina O’Brien - Giant Slalom
Feb 16
Hahna Norman (Truckee) - Snowboard Slopestyle
Feb 18
AJ Hurt & Nina O’Brien - Slalom
Feb 19
Abby Winterberger (Olympic Valley Freestyle Team) - Ski Halfpipe
Upcoming Events
Monday, February 9
Daytime Snowshoe Tours - Discover winter ecology and scenic views of the Tahoe Truckee area with guided tours.
Wednesday, February 11
Truckee Chamber Lunch and Learn: Google Workspace and AI for Business - Simple tools for real business results.
Slide & Glide Wednesday - Ice skating, music, games, and food trucks at Tahoe City Winter Park and Truckee Ice Rink for school minimum day.
Teen Movie Matinee - Art Haus presents teen movie screening for TTUSD minimum day, $5 tickets for students and adults.
Thursday, February 12
Open Mic at Cottonwood Restaurant - Weekly live music event from 6-9 PM, voted Best Open Mic in North Lake Tahoe & Truckee.
Valentine’s Paired Tasting at Truckee Family Wines - Special tasting event runs through Sunday February 15.
Friday, February 13
Friday Night Music at Cottonwood Restaurant – Weekly live music and local vibe.
Truckee Art Walk – Explore local galleries and creative spots around town.
Saturday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day)
Cupid’s Ball: Disco for Lovers – Valentine’s dance night at Alibi Ale Works/Truckee Public House via Eventbrite.
“Pink Love” ft. Moe Moe & Alec De Reitzes – Live music event at Mountain Lotus Yoga (Valentine’s theme).
Ongoing Through February 22
Celebrate the Olympics at Everline Resort & Spa - Two weeks of family-friendly Winter Games programming inspired by the resort’s 1960 Winter Olympics legacy. Features Sandy’s Pub Tap Takeover with game viewing and Olympic-themed activities.
Looking Ahead
SNOWFEST 2026 - Kicking off Feb 26–Mar 8 around North Tahoe with music, games, fundraisers, fireworks, and family events across the region — a major winter festival not to miss.
PTCF Peaks 2 Pacific Peer-to-Peer Ski Race - The Palisades Tahoe Community Foundation’s annual P2P race returns, with teams skiing laps at Palisades to raise funds for local athletes. A big community day on the mountain that mixes skiing, fundraising, and après.
Ski Report
Palisades Tahoe current conditions feature a mix of groomed runs and off-piste terrain with variable coverage. Gold Coast Park now features a 3-jump line with additional rails and features.
With snow in the forecast starting Tuesday, conditions are expected to improve significantly by midweek. Community Day Wednesday February 11 offers $89 lift tickets with proceeds benefiting Sierra Community House.
Avalanche Forecast
With incoming snow and wind, backcountry users should check current conditions and danger ratings before heading out. Snow instability may increase with the Tuesday storm system.
Community Alerts and Reminders
Palisades Tahoe requires parking reservations this weekend. Free parking is sold out but paid parking remains available. Alternative transportation options include Park & Ride from Truckee and Tahoe City.
Placer County Parking Management Program - Kings Beach parking program continues with short-term hourly parking, $2 evening flat rate after 5pm, and Spanish-language payment options. Text-to-pay feature coming in 2026.