Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic; Heavy Rain Returns to California

Lake effect snow will continue through Friday bringing significant snowfall to areas east to southeast of the Great Lakes. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel this evening and overnight across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Upstate New York. Heavy rain will bring another flash flooding threat for southern California New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 2, 04:00 PM PST until January 4, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity	92%
Wind Speed	S 3 MPH
Barometer	30.26 in (1024.72 mb)
Dewpoint	25°F (-4°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	31 Dec 04:20 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 Watch January 2, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

Today
High: 43 °F
Chance Rain
then Rain
Tonight
Low: 34 °F
Rain
New Year's Day
High: 43 °F
Rain
Thursday Night
Low: 32 °F
Rain Likely
Friday
High: 44 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely then
Rain Likely
Friday Night
Low: 32 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday
High: 37 °F
Rain/Snow
Saturday Night
Low: 28 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow
Sunday
High: 36 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today

Rain, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 8700 feet rising to 10000 feet. High near 43. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tonight

Rain. Low around 34. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

New Year's Day

Rain. Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 8300 feet in the afternoon . High near 43. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 7200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1am. Snow level 7000 feet. Low around 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Rain before 7am, then rain and snow. Snow level 6800 feet. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday Night

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Cloudy, with a low around 28.

Sunday

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

Sunday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Monday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

Monday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Tuesday

A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.