Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 3, 12:00 AM PST until January 5, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Partly Cloudy

30°F

-1°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	30.01 in (1016.26 mb)
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	02 Jan 05:15 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Today
High: 44 °F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 28 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 41 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 27 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Sunday
High: 36 °F
Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 24 °F
Snow then
Snow Likely
Monday
High: 37 °F
Snow
Monday Night
Low: 20 °F
Snow Likely
Tuesday
High: 39 °F
Slight Chance
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind.

Tonight

Rain and snow, mainly after 1am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7200 feet after midnight. Low around 28. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Rain and snow. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6600 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow. High near 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow. Low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Monday

Snow. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Monday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Tuesday

A slight chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Wednesday

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.

Wednesday Night

A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.