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Storms in the Central U.S.; Active Weather Pattern to Approach the West

A few strong to severe storms with gusty winds and hail will be possible across parts of the Midwest on Wednesday. An approaching storm may produce showers with areas of gusty winds and heavy mountain snow on the West Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

Lat: 38.89836°NLon: 119.99615°WElev: 6257ft.

Clear

38°F

3°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.59 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Oct 08:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW South Lake Tahoe CA

Lake Wind Advisory October 19, 11:00pm until October 20, 11:00am
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Lake Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of rain after 2am. Snow level rising to 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

    Low: 39 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8900 feet rising to 9700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Chance Rain

    High: 55 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Chance Rain

    Low: 43 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Chance Rain

    High: 59 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Chance Rain

    Low: 38 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. Snow level 8900 feet. High near 52. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Rain

    High: 52 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 7800 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

    Low: 31 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 7200 feet rising to 8400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

    High: 50 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 8500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Rain Likely

    Low: 32 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of snow between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of rain after 2am. Snow level rising to 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8900 feet rising to 9700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Rain. Snow level 8900 feet. High near 52. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of rain before 5am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 7800 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 7200 feet rising to 8400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 8500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 8600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Rain. Snow level 8700 feet lowering to 8000 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Rain and snow. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.91°N 120.01°W (Elev. 6362 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PDT Oct 19, 2021
Forecast Valid:
9pm PDT Oct 19, 2021-6pm PDT Oct 26, 2021
 
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