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Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

111Line-Columbine Trail (LIB08)

Lat: 38.89062°NLon: 119.95965°WElev: 6496.0ft.

NA

76°F

24°C

Humidity 28%
Wind Speed SW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 25 Aug 01:10 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest in the evening.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 55. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest in the evening.
Friday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.92°N 119.96°W (Elev. 6394 ft)
Last Update:
11:49 am PDT Aug 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PDT Aug 25, 2026-6pm PDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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