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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

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Rain

36°F

2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 01 Jan 06:35 PM PST
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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level rising to 7200 feet after midnight. Low around 29. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 7000 feet in the afternoon . High near 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet. Low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. High near 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level rising to 7200 feet after midnight. Low around 29. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 7000 feet in the afternoon . High near 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet. Low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. High near 37. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
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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)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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