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.

Mostly Cloudy

36°F

2°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 13 MPH
Barometer 29.62 in (1003.05 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 16 Feb 05:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Storm Warning until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 36. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 13. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 27. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 9. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 9 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 23. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Washington's Birthday
Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 9. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 23. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 26.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
Friday
A 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 slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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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)
1:16 am PST Feb 16, 2026
5am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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