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 >

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

light snow,mist

36°F

2°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 13 MPH
Barometer 29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 3.50 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 03 Jan 04:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 04:51pm until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 3, 04:51pm until January 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 40 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 37. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 22. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 37. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 22. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. 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. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
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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)
1:15 pm PST Jan 3, 2026
4pm PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 10, 2026
 
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