Critical Fire Weather in the Southern High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the southern High Plains Friday. A winter storm will track across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Friday into Saturday with areas of wintry mix and heavy snow from northern New York through southern Maine. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Overcast

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 29.66 in (1004.4 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Feb 08:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 09:12pm until February 19, 10:00pm
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 09:12pm until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 6 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Calm wind.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 44. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
A chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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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)
1:39 pm PST Feb 19, 2026
9pm PST Feb 19, 2026-6pm PST Feb 26, 2026
 
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