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Unsettled Weather in the Eastern U.S. through Memorial Day

Showers and thunderstorms are expected from Texas to the Northeast through Tuesday. Heavy rain will create mainly localized areas of flash flooding across the central Gulf Coast into the Appalachians. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions due to gusty winds and low humidity are expected through Tuesday across Oregon and Nevada. Showers and thunderstorms will develop over the Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Clear

69°F

21°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed S 13 MPH
Barometer 30.0 in (1015.92 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 May 01:53 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

Lake Wind Advisory May 25, 05:00pm until May 26, 02:00pm
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Lake Wind Advisory

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. High near 50. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then rain showers likely between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow showers likely before 11am, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 11am. Snow level 8300 feet rising to 9800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. High near 50. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 8pm, then rain showers likely between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 11pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Rain and snow showers likely before 11am, then rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. High near 53. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
A chance of showers before 11am. Snow level 8300 feet rising to 9800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.91°N 119.98°W (Elev. 6312 ft)
Last Update:
11:30 am PDT May 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT May 25, 2026-6pm PDT May 31, 2026
 
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