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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

snow,fog

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.7 in (1005.76 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Last update 24 Dec 03:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 04:10pm until December 26, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 24, 04:10pm until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy fog before 5am. Areas of freezing fog after 5am. Snow level 6300 feet. Low around 26. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread dense fog, mainly between 10am and 11am. Widespread dense freezing fog between 7am and 10am. High near 38. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Dense
    Freezing Fog

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of fog between 4am and 5am. Widespread dense freezing fog before 4am, then areas of dense freezing fog after 5am. Low around 23. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Dense
    Freezing Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy fog before 10am. Widespread dense freezing fog, mainly before 7am. High near 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Dense
    Freezing Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain and snow. Patchy fog. Snow level 6500 feet. High near 42. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy fog before 5am. Areas of freezing fog after 5am. Snow level 6300 feet. Low around 26. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Christmas Day
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread dense fog, mainly between 10am and 11am. Widespread dense freezing fog between 7am and 10am. High near 38. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of fog between 4am and 5am. Widespread dense freezing fog before 4am, then areas of dense freezing fog after 5am. Low around 23. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Patchy fog before 10am. Widespread dense freezing fog, mainly before 7am. High near 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Sunday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.91°N 119.98°W (Elev. 6312 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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