Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

light snow

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.6 in (1002.37 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Wind Chill16°F (-9°C)
Last update 17 Feb 03:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 03:52am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 03:52am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 27. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 7. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 7 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 10am.  High near 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 10. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A slight chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 7. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. High near 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 10. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Saturday
A chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.91°N 120.01°W (Elev. 6362 ft)
3:09 am PST Feb 17, 2026
3am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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