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Dangerous Heat in the West; Coastal Flooding & High Rip Current Risk into the Weekend on the East Coast; Flash Flooding Possible in the Southeast

A dangerous, record heat wave continues for the Desert Southwest and the Central Valley of California through Saturday, and the Pacific Northwest through Tuesday. Coastal flooding is expected through tonight at high tide along the Eastern Seaboard from Erin, while the high rip current risk and dangerous surf continue through the weekend. Flash flooding possible today in Georgia and South Carolina. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Clear

45°F

7°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer 30.25 in (1024.38 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Aug 06:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 78 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.93°N 120.02°W (Elev. 6286 ft)
Last Update:
2:15 am PDT Aug 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am PDT Aug 22, 2025-6pm PDT Aug 28, 2025
 
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