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

50°F

10°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 17 Apr 05:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW South Lake Tahoe CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm.  Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 57 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • 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 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain showers after 2pm. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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 snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.91°N 120.04°W (Elev. 6778 ft)
4:30 pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
5pm PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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