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Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring areas of heavy thunderstorms with risks for severe weather and excessive rainfall from Texas to Florida through this weekend. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Clear

63°F

17°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 01 May 04:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Snow level 9100 feet rising to 10200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 9400 feet lowering to 8500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 8300 feet. High near 52. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Snow level 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 8500 feet rising to 9300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Snow level 9100 feet rising to 10200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 9400 feet lowering to 8500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 8300 feet. High near 52. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Snow level 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 8500 feet rising to 9300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.91°N 119.98°W (Elev. 6312 ft)
Last Update:
11:30 am PDT May 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT May 1, 2026-6pm PDT May 8, 2026
 
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