Snow Day

3.10.2023 9:06am local (by: DVQ)

All rain here at 5,901'
Both runways open
Field is IFR with 2 mile visibility and 1,000' ceilings
AWOS hotline back online (530) 587-4599

3.9.2023 1:06pm local (by: DVQ)

All hangars now accessible
Caution icicles and snow on top of hangars
Runway 2-20 in final phase of snow clearing
Check NOTAMS for wingspan restrictions

3.9.2023 9:46am local (by: JS)

Hanagar Row Access: As of 09:30 the following rows are accessible to aircraft A (east & west), B (west), F (east & west), G (east & west), K (west), L, M (east), and P. Snow clearing continues on all other rows. Gate 5 (Air Show Way) is operational. All vehicles on airfield need to watch out for and stay clear of snow removal equipment. Caution Falling Ice and Snow from Hangar Roofs)!

3.9.2023 8:51am local (by: JS)

Morning Update: Runway 11-29 open with wingtip restrictions, Runway 2-20 NOTAM'd to open (also with wingtip restrictions) at 14:00 local. FBO Services scheduled to open at 15:00 local.
Red Truck Cafe, Sierra Aero and rental car companies are all open.
Hangar row access updates to follow post airfield inspection. Pilots check NOTAMS and FICONS for latest airfield updates.

3.8.2023 4:53pm local (by: DVQ)

Runway 11-29 will open at 5pm with a direct crosswind of 9- 20 kts
Runway 2-20 to be opened tomorrow afternoon
Hangars are accessible by vehicle currently

3.8.2023 3:40pm local (by: DVQ)

Snow removal continues
Runway 11-29 will likely open today, 2-20 may not open until tomorrow
Hangar rows have 1-4" and staff will begin plowing tomorrow

3.8.2023 11:53am local (by: DVQ)

About 6" of light snow has piled up on our surfaces
The sun is out so snow removal has now begun
Runways now closed for snow removal with ETO of 5pm

3.8.2023 9:27am local (by: DVQ)

Snow showers cranked up this morning with several inches of light snow so far
Runways will close soon for snow removal with ETO this afternoon

3.7.2023 5:21pm local (by: JS)

Evening update:
All hangar rows are accessible.
Both runways open with noted conditions and restrictions. Pilots check NOTAMS and FICONS for most recent updates.
Hangar tenants watch for falling snow and ice from roofs. Clear all snow from the bottom of your hangar door before closing!

3.7.2023 12:36pm local (by: JS)

Midday update. Both runways open as of noon with noted conditions and restrictions. Pilots check NOTAMS and FICONS for most recent updates.
All west side hangars (J - P rows) accessible to aircraft. East side hangars rows accessible to aircraft EXCEPT for A (west), B (east), C (west), G (east) and H. Work is in progress on these remaining rows.
Stay clear of all snow removal equipment. Hangar tenants watch for falling snow and ice from roofs. Clear all snow from the bottom of your hangar door before closing!

* Attention Pilots: Send all snow day flight activity notices and snow clearing requests to snowday@truckeetahoeairport.com, so we know how to help!

Check NOTAMS:
https://pilotweb.nas.faa.gov/PilotWeb

Check live 360 degree webcam:
https://truckeetahoeairport.com/webcam

Check weather forecast:
https://www.aviationweather.gov/gfa  

Runway Condition Assessment Matrix (RCAM): 
https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/talpa/media/TALPA-Airport-RCAM.pdf

Please remember the snow removal priorities that were discussed at the Winter Operations Speaking Event:
- Landside roads & parking (so we can get to work)
- Care Flight EMS
- Runways & Taxiways
- Airside terminal ramp, businesses and Control Tower
- Hangar row taxilanes

➤ Winter Ops Presentation 2021