Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from December 23, 10:00 PM PST until December 26, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

Lat: 38.89836°NLon: 119.99615°WElev: 6257.0ft.

Rain

36°F

2°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	7.00 mi
Last update	24 Dec 06:20 AM PST

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Fri
Winter Storm Warning
Today
High: 41 °F
Rain/Snow
Tonight
Low: 28 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 37 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 25 °F
Heavy Snow
and Breezy
Friday
High: 33 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 15 °F
Snow Likely
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Chance Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 10 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain and snow before 4pm, then a chance of snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 6400 feet. High near 41. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of snow before 7pm, then rain and snow between 7pm and 1am, then snow likely after 1am. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Christmas Day

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 37.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 42.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 16.