Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Clear

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer 30.27 in (1025.06 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 19 Jan 05:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW South Lake Tahoe CA

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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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)
1:15 am PST Jan 19, 2026
5am PST Jan 19, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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