Fire Weather Conditions Persist in the Southern Plains; Heavy Rain and Mountain Snow in the Pacific Northwest

A Pacific system will continue to bring moderate to heavy low elevation rain from northern California to western Washington, and heavy snow to the Cascades and Intermountain West over the next several days. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and Southern Plains through Wednesday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue across the region. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

light rain,mist

43°F

6°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 24 Feb 11:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW South Lake Tahoe CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain.  Low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 7am.  Snow level 9300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind.

    High: 55 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain after 10pm.  Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Snow level 9300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
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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)
9:16 pm PST Feb 24, 2026
12am PST Feb 25, 2026-6pm PST Mar 3, 2026
 
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