Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains

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Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed SSW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 15 Feb 11:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Storm Warning February 15, 10:00pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 22. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 35. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 13. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 10. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Washington's Birthday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 13. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 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 10. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Thursday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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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)
9:16 am PST Feb 15, 2026
11am PST Feb 15, 2026-6pm PST Feb 21, 2026
 
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