Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 17 Apr 02:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW South Lake Tahoe CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow showers.  Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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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)
11:31 am PDT Apr 17, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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