Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Clear

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Apr 03:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain showers after 11pm, mixing with snow after 2am.  Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6700 feet. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers after 11pm, mixing with snow after 2am. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6700 feet. High near 48. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.91°N 119.98°W (Elev. 6312 ft)
11:30 pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
4am PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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