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Atmospheric River Continues Areas of Heavy Rain and Snow for California This Weekend

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to southern California and the southern Great Basin through Sunday. Periods of heavy snow will continue as well above 7,000 feet over the Sierra Nevada mountains associated with this atmospheric river. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Mist

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 14 Nov 08:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 9200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 9400 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Low around 35. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 6700 feet. High near 38. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely before 1pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10pm. Snow level 9200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 9400 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Low around 35. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 6700 feet. High near 38. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely before 1pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.94°N 119.99°W (Elev. 6293 ft)
Last Update:
1:25 pm PST Nov 14, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8pm PST Nov 14, 2025-6pm PST Nov 21, 2025
 
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