Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from April 11, 02:00 PM PDT until April 12, 11:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

rain,mist

35°F

2°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	SSE 5 MPH
Barometer	29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint	33°F (1°C)
Visibility	2.50 mi
Wind Chill	31°F (-1°C)
Last update	10 Apr 09:01 PM PDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Storm Warning April 11, 02:00pm until April 12, 11:00pm

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Winter Storm Warning

Tonight
Low: 27 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday
High: 47 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 21 °F
Rain/Snow
then Heavy
Snow
Sunday
High: 38 °F
Snow Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 18 °F
Snow Showers
Likely then
Chance Snow
Showers
Monday
High: 43 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 21 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 49 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 2am. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Snow showers likely before 8am, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 21. South 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

Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 49.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.