NOAA The Truckee Ranger Station averages 206.6 inches of snow a season (1991–2020 normals)NOAA Snowiest months in Truckee: February 47.9 inches, December 44.2, January 43.6NOAA About 41.9 days a year bring 1 inch of snow or more in TruckeeNOAA Normal January high 41.8°F and low 16.1°F in TruckeeNOAA Tahoe City averages 179.0 inches of snow a seasonNOAA data Median first measurable snow in Truckee: November 2 (our analysis, 1991–2019)Town of Truckee Winter parking ban on Town roads and rights-of-way: November 1 to April 30Town of Truckee Clearing the plow berm from your driveway is the homeowner’s or resident’s jobTown of Truckee The right-of-way is for Town snow storage, not for individualsPlacer County No parking on county roads east of Emigrant Gap Nov. 1 to May 1: $150 / $250 / $450 finesCaltrans R-3 chain control: chains or traction devices on all vehicles, no exceptionsCaltrans Snow tires need an M+S marking and at least 6/32-inch treadHomeblue Truckee driveway snow removal estimate: $50–$120 a visitSIMA Snow and ice customers are retained 93% of the time year over yearNOAA The Truckee Ranger Station averages 206.6 inches of snow a season (1991–2020 normals)NOAA Snowiest months in Truckee: February 47.9 inches, December 44.2, January 43.6NOAA About 41.9 days a year bring 1 inch of snow or more in TruckeeNOAA Normal January high 41.8°F and low 16.1°F in TruckeeNOAA Tahoe City averages 179.0 inches of snow a seasonNOAA data Median first measurable snow in Truckee: November 2 (our analysis, 1991–2019)Town of Truckee Winter parking ban on Town roads and rights-of-way: November 1 to April 30Town of Truckee Clearing the plow berm from your driveway is the homeowner’s or resident’s jobTown of Truckee The right-of-way is for Town snow storage, not for individualsPlacer County No parking on county roads east of Emigrant Gap Nov. 1 to May 1: $150 / $250 / $450 finesCaltrans R-3 chain control: chains or traction devices on all vehicles, no exceptionsCaltrans Snow tires need an M+S marking and at least 6/32-inch treadHomeblue Truckee driveway snow removal estimate: $50–$120 a visitSIMA Snow and ice customers are retained 93% of the time year over year

Who You're Dealing With

Quote requests from Truckee Snow Masters go to a local snow and landscape contractor that serves Truckee and North Lake Tahoe. They plow, clear berms and shovel in winter, and the contract, price and schedule are between you and them.

We take requests from Truckee, Tahoe Donner, Glenshire, Martis Valley, Donner Lake, Soda Springs, Olympic Valley, Tahoe City, Carnelian Bay, Tahoe Vista, Kings Beach, Incline Village and nearby. Homes and second homes, HOA and condo communities, lodging, churches, schools, medical offices and retail centers are all welcome.

Step by Step

Send the form. Your name, phone, ZIP code and what needs clearing: driveway and berm, walks, decks, a roof or a commercial lot.
A crew calls you. Expect a call or text with a few questions about size, timing, roof work and berms.
Walk-through for bigger sites. HOAs and commercial lots get a site visit to map drive lanes, walks, docks and where snow can be piled on site.
Written price. A seasonal price, a per-visit rate or a full contract with triggers and timing spelled out.
On the route. When the snow reaches the trigger depth, the crew comes. Contract customers come first on storm day.

Questions to Ask Before You Sign

Trigger Depth

At what snow depth does a visit happen, and how many visits does a long storm get?

The Berm

Is a return pass after the Town plow included? The Town says residents clear their own berms.

Walks, Decks & Steps

Are walks, decks and steps included, or extra?

Roof Work

Is roof snow or ice dam relief included, priced per visit, or not offered?

Snow Storage

Where will the snow go? Not in the Town right-of-way; it has to stay on your property.

Insurance & Damage

Proof of liability insurance, and how plow damage to edges, rocks or landscaping gets fixed in spring.

Seasonal Contract or Per Visit?

A seasonal contract gives you a spot on the route and a known cost. Per-visit pricing means you pay only when it snows. As estimates, Homeblue lists $50 to $120 a visit for Truckee driveway snow removal, and one South Lake Tahoe operator lists seasonal packages from $849 to $2,999. With 206.6 inches of snow in an average Truckee season and about 41.9 days a year with an inch or more (NOAA), most homeowners and nearly every HOA and business go with a contract.

Want to handle some of it yourself? See tools in the Ice Fighter shop.

Get a Free Snow Removal Quote

Tell us what needs clearing, your ZIP code and anything that helps: driveway length, sidewalks, steps, a driveway and its plow berm, walks, decks and steps, a roof, a parking lot or a business entrance. Your request goes to a local snow and ice crew serving Truckee, Tahoe City, Kings Beach, Incline Village and nearby North Lake Tahoe communities, and they contact you directly with questions and a price.

No cost and no obligation to ask. Seasonal contracts fill up before the first snow, so fall is the best time to ask.

Before you sign, ask for proof of insurance, what snow depth triggers a visit, whether sidewalks and salting are included, and how storm-day calls are billed.

How Snow Removal Quotes Work