Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains
A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Greater Lake Tahoe Area Issued by: National Weather Service Reno, NV Last Update: 231 AM PDT Sat Apr 11 2026 |  |
Today: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level 6500 to 7000 feet. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Highs 43 to 53. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Ridge gusts up to 55 mph. Tonight: Snow showers likely with possible showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then heavy snow showers after midnight. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to lake level. Snow accumulation of 1 to 5 inches with 5 to 11 inches above 7000 feet. Lows 18 to 28. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. Ridge gusts up to 80 mph. Sunday: Snow showers in the morning, then heavy snow showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow accumulation of 2 to 6 inches with 4 to 10 inches above 7000 feet. Highs 34 to 44. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Ridge gusts up to 60 mph. Sunday Night: Snow showers likely. Lows 16 to 26. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. Ridge gusts up to 55 mph in the evening. Monday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers. Highs 39 to 49. Light winds. Monday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows 15 to 25. Tuesday And Tuesday Night: Clear. Highs 45 to 55. Lows 20 to 30. Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Highs 46 to 56. Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Lows 23 to 33. Thursday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow showers in the morning, then sunny in the afternoon. Highs 46 to 56. Thursday Night And Friday: Clear. Lows 19 to 29. Highs 52 to 62. | |
| Zone Forecast: Greater Lake Tahoe Area | |
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