Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning in effect from December 23, 10:00 PM PST until December 26, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Rain

41°F

5°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	S 4 MPH
Barometer	29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	38°F (3°C)
Last update	24 Dec 12:00 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles W South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Fri
Winter Storm Warning
Overnight
Low: 32 °F
Heavy Rain
and Breezy
Wednesday
High: 39 °F
Rain/Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 30 °F
Rain/Snow
Christmas Day
High: 35 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday
High: 31 °F
Heavy Snow
Friday Night
Low: 19 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Saturday
High: 31 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain, mainly after 1am. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 7800 feet. Low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Rain and snow before 10am, then snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain and snow after 1pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 6600 feet. High near 39. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 6400 feet. Low around 30. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Christmas Day

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

Friday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Friday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 33.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 37.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 24.