Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Clear

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.18 in (1022.01 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 06 Mar 04:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 42. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 47. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 36. Calm wind.

    Low: 36 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 42. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. East wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 47. East wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 36. Calm wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.94°N 119.96°W (Elev. 6352 ft)
1:55 am PST Mar 6, 2026
4am PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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