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Atmospheric River in California; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central Plains

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty to high winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to California through Saturday. Dry, gusty winds will bring elevated fire weather conditions to parts of the central and southern High Plains Friday. Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

light rain,mist

43°F

6°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 13 Nov 08:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Weather Advisory November 13, 10:00pm until November 14, 12:00pm
Wind Advisory November 13, 09:04pm until November 13, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Wind Advisory November 13, 09:04pm until November 13, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Snow level 8100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 8600 feet rising to 9200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. East wind around 5 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 8600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Snow level 9400 feet lowering to 8700 feet. Low around 31. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly before 7am. Snow level 8100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 8600 feet rising to 9200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 8600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain likely. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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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 Nov 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Nov 13, 2025-6pm PST Nov 20, 2025
 
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