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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 95%
Wind Speed S 11 MPH
Barometer 29.78 in (1008.47 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 26 Dec 01:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Storm Warning December 26, 02:08am until December 26, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning December 26, 02:08am until December 26, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of fog before 7am. Areas of freezing fog between 7am and 11am. High near 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Areas of fog after 9pm. Areas of freezing fog before 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Patchy fog between 7am and 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 8.

    Low: 8 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of fog. Low around 22. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of fog before 7am. Areas of freezing fog between 7am and 11am. High near 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Areas of fog after 9pm. Areas of freezing fog before 9pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Patchy fog between 7am and 9am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Calm wind. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.91°N 119.98°W (Elev. 6312 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
2am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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