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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.

Partly Cloudy

32°F

0°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 03:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW South Lake Tahoe CA

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7300 feet after midnight. Low around 28. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 7am, then rain and snow. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then rain. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7300 feet after midnight. Low around 28. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 7am, then rain and snow. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Southwest wind 5 to 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. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Southwest wind around 5 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. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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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 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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