Snow Day

12.22.2019 10:29am local (by: DVQ)

A storm has begun with strong gusty winds from the south and light snow
Visibility is poor and conditions are deteriorating
Updates will be posted as they occur

12.15.2019 10:38am local (by: DVQ)

ALL RUNWAYS NOW OPEN
Partly sunny skies currently with sunshine in the forecast
Hangar rows accessible but less than 1" of snow is on the ground and melting in the sun

12.15.2019 9:14am local (by: DVQ)

Several inches of light, dry snow fell here overnight
Runways closed for snow removal but may open prior to Noon local
Hangar rows are untouched as of now but are only covered in about 1" of light snow

12.14.2019 8:28am local (by: DVQ)

Less than 1/2" of snow fell overnight.
FICON NOTAMS issued
All hangar rows accessible except for M, N, P due to Santa Fly In Event ( M,N,P will open around noon)

12.8.2019 9:24am local (by: MC)

Another wet, heavy snow storm overnight.
ALL RUNWAYS CLOSED FOR SNOW REMOVAL UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 1300 LOCAL Check NOTAMS
Hangar rows: Accessible, not plowed. approximately 1" slushly wet snow

12.1.2019 12:01pm local (by: DVQ)

ALL RUNWAYS NOW OPEN
Currently raining lightly. FICON NOTAMS issued
Hangar rows not plowed but accessible. Approximately 1" of slush in hangar rows

12.1.2019 8:45am local (by: DVQ)

Wet heavy snow fell last night then switched to rain. Currently raining hard.
All Runways currently closed but 11/29 is almost open
All hangars are accessible

11.29.2019 10:27am local (by: MC)

ALL RUNWAYS ARE NOW OPEN Please check NOTAMS for FICON information
All hangars are accessible.

11.29.2019 8:30am local (by: MC)

ALL RUNWAYS ARE CLOSED FOR SNOW REMOVAL. Anticipated opening time is 10:30 local. CHECK NOTAMS
All hangars are accessible.

11.28.2019 8:16am local (by: MC)

ALL RUNWAYS CLOSED FOR SNOW REMOVAL UNTIL 10:00 LOCAL. Check NOTAMS
Hangar access is limited. Next update will be this afternoon.

* 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