Snow Day

2.5.2025 11:00am local (by: DVQ)

Runway FICONS have been cancelled
A PC12 just landed on Runway 20 and reported good braking
The pilot also reported light to moderate turbulence below 12,000'

2.5.2025 9:22am local (by: DVQ)

Rain and overnight freezing temps have made for a sheet of ice on our surfaces this AM
Runways technically open but FICONS issued of 1/1/1
Full sun here today so should melt out soon.

2.4.2025 4:08pm local (by: VPW)

Snow Day Forecast for 05 February

-Rain and possibly snow expected overnight. Temp to drop below freezing with wet runways early on the 5th, this may produce an ice sheet
-There is a chance that the runways will be unusable due to ice at field opening. If we get the predicted sunshine the runways (if closed) may reopen by 1300L
-An early runway closure due to ice is possible

Note: This information is a forecast and actual conditions may change. Our forecast should be used to indicate when trouble may be encountered in order to add extra caution to your flight planning. If we indicate a runway closure may be imminent and you wish to get out before the closure then call dispatch. Stay abreast of approved weather forecasting and reporting as well as NOTAMS

Runway Availability: This means one runway, a parallel taxiway, and reasonable access to a ramp. Full runway and taxiway access, services, and access to hangars will happen after a runway has been made available. Sometimes a day or more will be required to provide full access.

2.3.2025 2:38pm local (by: VPW)

Snow Day Forecast for 04 February

-Rain and possibly snow expected overnight
-We will monitor runways that may become poor with slush but most likely usable
-No runway closure anticipated

Note: This information is a forecast and actual conditions may change. Our forecast should be used to indicate when trouble may be encountered in order to add extra caution to your flight planning. If we indicate a runway closure may be imminent and you wish to get out before the closure then call dispatch. Stay abreast of approved weather forecasting and reporting as well as NOTAMS

Runway Availability: This means one runway, a parallel taxiway, and reasonable access to a ramp. Full runway and taxiway access, services, and access to hangars will happen after a runway has been made available. Sometimes a day or more will be required to provide full access.

2.1.2025 7:58pm local (by: VPW)

Snow Day Forecast for 02 February

-No snow anticipated
-No runway closure anticipated

Note: This information is a forecast and actual conditions may change. Our forecast should be used to indicate when trouble may be encountered in order to add extra caution to your flight planning. If we indicate a runway closure may be imminent and you wish to get out before the closure then call dispatch. Stay abreast of approved weather forecasting and reporting as well as NOTAMS

Runway Availability: This means one runway, a parallel taxiway, and reasonable access to a ramp. Full runway and taxiway access, services, and access to hangars will happen after a runway has been made available. Sometimes a day or more will be required to provide full access.

1.31.2025 4:00pm local (by: VW)

Snow Day Forecast for 01 February

-Very high likelihood of rain throughout the day and into the evening of 01 Feb 2025. Snow/slush possible in early part of day.
-We will monitor runways, conditions may become poor with slush but will most likely remain usable
-No runway closure anticipated

Note: This information is a forecast and actual conditions may change. Our forecast should be used to indicate when trouble may be encountered in order to add extra caution to your flight planning. If we indicate a runway closure may be imminent and you wish to get out before the closure then call dispatch. Stay abreast of approved weather forecasting and reporting as well as NOTAMS

Runway Availability: This means one runway, a parallel taxiway, and reasonable access to a ramp. Full runway and taxiway access, services, and access to hangars will happen after a runway has been made available. Sometimes a day or more will be required to provide full access.

1.30.2025 4:20pm local (by: VPW)

Snow Day Forecast for 31 January

-Very high likelihood of rain and/or snow throughout the day and into the evening of 31 Jan 2025
-We will monitor runways, conditions may become poor but most likely usable
-No runway closure anticipated

Note: This information is a forecast and actual conditions may change. Our forecast should be used to indicate when trouble may be encountered in order to add extra caution to your flight planning. If we indicate a runway closure may be imminent and you wish to get out before the closure then call dispatch. Stay abreast of approved weather forecasting and reporting as well as NOTAMS

Runway Availability: This means one runway, a parallel taxiway, and reasonable access to a ramp. Full runway and taxiway access, services, and access to hangars will happen after a runway has been made available. Sometimes a day or more will be required to provide full access.

1.24.2025 1:59pm local (by: VPW)

SNOW DAY FORECAST
0-3" dry snow between 0600-2000L 25 Jan 2025
We will monitor runways, conditions may be poor but usable
No runway closure anticipated

Note: This information is a forecast and actual conditions may change. Our forecast should be used to indicate when trouble may be encountered in order to add extra caution to your flight planning. If we indicate a runway closure may be imminent and you wish to get out before the closure then call dispatch. Stay abreast of approved weather forecasting and reporting as well as NOTAMS

Runway Availability: This means one runway, a parallel taxiway, and reasonable access to a ramp. Full runway and taxiway access, services, and access to hangars will happen after a runway has been made available. Sometimes a day or more will be required to provide full access.

1.4.2025 3:09pm local (by: DVQ)

All hangars now accessible
100LL fuel truck unavailable currently

1.4.2025 1:41pm local (by: DVQ)

All Runways now open.
The following hangar rows are now available:

A odd
B even
B-D (vehicle access only)

D-E available
E-F (in process)
G west
G east-H down to H5 is open

N
M west

* 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

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