Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from January 3, 12:00 AM PST until January 5, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Partly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	N 0 MPH
Barometer	29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint	36°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	01 Jan 01:20 PM PST

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 January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

New Year's Day
High: 43 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
Tonight
Low: 25 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Friday
High: 46 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 29 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 40 °F
Rain then
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 28 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 37 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Sunday Night
Low: 24 °F
Snow
Monday
High: 36 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day

A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tonight

A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind.

Friday Night

A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level rising to 7200 feet after midnight. Low around 29. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 7000 feet in the afternoon . High near 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet. Low around 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Sunday

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7am. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Monday

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

Monday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Tuesday

A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

Tuesday Night

A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.