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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. 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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 22%
Wind Speed SSW 17 MPH
Barometer 29.89 in (1012.19 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 06:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then rain between 1am and 4am, then rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7500 feet after midnight. Low around 29. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then rain between 1am and 4am, then rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7500 feet after midnight. Low around 29. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6700 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 26. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 37. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.91°N 119.98°W (Elev. 6312 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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