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Atmospheric River Continues Areas of Heavy Rain and Snow for California This Weekend

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to southern California and the southern Great Basin through Sunday. Periods of heavy snow will continue as well above 7,000 feet over the Sierra Nevada mountains associated with this atmospheric river. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Mostly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 29.9 in (1012.53 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Nov 01:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Weather Advisory November 15, 10:00pm until November 17, 04:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain before 1am, then rain and snow. Patchy fog after midnight. Snow level 9500 feet lowering to 7800 feet after midnight . Low around 28. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow, mainly before 1pm. Widespread dense fog, mainly between 10am and 11am. Snow level 6900 feet. High near 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Dense Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 5am. Patchy fog after 10pm. Snow level 6900 feet. Low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 42. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Rain before 1am, then rain and snow. Patchy fog after midnight. Snow level 9500 feet lowering to 7800 feet after midnight . Low around 28. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow, mainly before 1pm. Widespread dense fog, mainly between 10am and 11am. Snow level 6900 feet. High near 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 5am. Patchy fog after 10pm. Snow level 6900 feet. Low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 42. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.91°N 119.98°W (Elev. 6312 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 pm PST Nov 15, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Nov 15, 2025-6pm PST Nov 21, 2025
 
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