Snow Day

2.14.2019 4:04pm local (by: DVQ)

Currently snowing heavily.
Both runways 11/29 & 2/20 OPEN but FICON NOTAM's have been issued for 3" of snow on ground.

2.13.2019 9:04am local (by: MC)

Ceiling is overcast at 1000',with 1 mile visibility, winds are calm
ALL RUNWAYS ARE CURRENTLY OPEN BUT HAVE 2/2/2 FICON NOTAMS ISSUED FOR 2 INCHES OF SLUSH

2.12.2019 3:01pm local (by: MC)

Presently skies are scattered at 8500', winds are from the South 180 at 18 gusting 23 kts.
BOTH RUNWAYS 11/29 AND 2/20 ARE OPEN
ALL HANGAR ROWS HAVE BEEN PLOWED

2.12.2019 9:43am local (by: MC)

Ceiling is overcast at 20000', winds from the Southwest at 15 kts. gusting 20 kts.
RUNWAY 11/29 IS OPEN
RUNWAY 2/20 IS CLOSED BY NOTAM FOR SNOW REMOVAL
Plowing in Hangar rows B, C, N, P and J is in progress.

2.11.2019 1:25pm local (by: Hardy Bullock)

Airfield Open with Runway 11/29. 02/20 Closed. Hangar rows are quickly being cleared.

2.11.2019 7:34am local (by: Hardy Bullock)

Both runways 11/29 & 2/20 closed until 12 p.m. today (Monday, 2/11)
NOTAMS have been issued.

Hangar row A-E are accessible by vehicle. No hangar rows are accessible by aircraft. Other areas of the field are in progress.

Next Posting at 10 AM Local.

2.10.2019 3:23pm local (by: DVQ)

Both runways 11/29 & 2/20 closed until 12 p.m. tomorrow (Monday, 2/11)
NOTAMS have been issued.

2.10.2019 1:36pm local (by: DVQ)

Occasional snow showers between periods of blue skies.

Runway 11/29 opening may be delayed beyond 4:30 p.m. local. Check NOTAMS

Currently zero access to hangars

2.10.2019 9:16am local (by: DVQ)

About three feet of light snow piled up overnight.

Runways 11/29 & 2/20 are CLOSED.

Expected opening of runway 11/29 is 4:30pm local
Expected opening of runway 2/20 is Noon tomorrow (2/11)

Updates will be posted as information becomes available as well as any new runway opening ETA.

2.9.2019 12:35pm local (by: DVQ)

Currently snowing heavily. Near white-out conditions.
Runways 11/29 & 2/20 remain OPEN but FICON NOTAMS have been issued.

* 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