Snow Day

4.21.2022 11:07am local (by: DVQ)

Heavy snowfall and poor visibility
ALL RUNWAYS CLOSED FOR SNOW REMOVAL UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 2PM

4.21.2022 9:05am local (by: DVQ)

Wet snow is falling and multiple inches exist
Runways remain open and plowing may commence around Noon
Hangar rows will remain untouched but taxiing is possible

4.19.2022 9:30am local (by: DVQ)

Rain and Snow are falling this morning making for poor conditions here
FICON's issued for wet runways
No hangar access issues at this time

4.16.2022 8:57am local (by: DVQ)

Heavy wet snow falling this morning
Runways remain open with about one inch of snow accumulated
Monitor NOTAMS

4.11.2022 12:01pm local (by: DVQ)

Wet snow showers off and on so far
FICONS issued for good braking on wet pavement
FBO services will be closed after 7pm local Mon-Thurs this week

4.11.2022 8:42am local (by: DVQ)

Snow started falling this morning and visibility is poor
FICONS issued for slush on runways
Next update midday

3.5.2022 10:51am local (by: DVQ)

Runway braking action upgraded
5/5/5 FICONS issued for wet pavement
Hangars fully accessible

3.5.2022 8:55am local (by: DVQ)

Light snow fell overnight with about 1/2" accumulation
Snow plows cleared the runways but expect poor braking this morning
Monitor NOTAMS for FICON updates

3.4.2022 5:20pm local (by: DVQ)

Light snow on and off throughout the day has transitioned to heavy snowfall and poor visibility (IFR)
Monitor NOTAMS
Field will not be monitored after 21:00 local tonight

3.4.2022 8:38am local (by: DVQ)

Light snow began falling this morning and FICON NOTAMS have been issued for a wet runway
Monitor NOTAMS and Snow Day page throughout the day for updates

* Attention Pilots: Local tenants with tentative flight schedules planned (post snow events), can send priority hangar snow clearing requests to snowday@truckeetahoeairport.com.

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): 
RCAM CHART

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 Fact Sheet 2023-2024

➤ Winter Ops Presentation 2021