Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.
A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >
Current conditions at
South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)
Lat: 38.89836°NLon: 119.99615°WElev: 6257.0ft.
Clear
12°F
-11°C
| Humidity | 92% |
| Wind Speed | S 3 MPH |
| Barometer | 30.38 in (1028.79 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 10°F (-12°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 30 Dec 03:00 AM PST |
Extended Forecast for
3 Miles W South Lake Tahoe CA
Overnight
Low: 20 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 45 °F
Increasing
CloudsTuesday Night
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 45 °F
Chance Rain
Wednesday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain Likely
New Year's Day
High: 43 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 35 °F
Rain
Friday
High: 42 °F
Rain Likely
Friday Night
Low: 30 °F
Rain/Snow
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Clear, with a low around 20. South wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 8700 feet rising to 9400 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 9400 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
New Year's Day
Rain. Snow level 8700 feet. High near 43. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Snow level 8200 feet. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain likely. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Friday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles W South Lake Tahoe CA
38.93°N 120.04°W (Elev. 6398 ft)
38.93°N 120.04°W (Elev. 6398 ft)
1:15 am PST Dec 30, 2025
3am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
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