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

US-50 Kahle Drive (KAHNV)

Lat: 38.97046°NLon: 119.93522°WElev: 6263.0ft.

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed ESE 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 29 Dec 05:47 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow after 4am.  Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely.  Snow level 8300 feet rising to 9200 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Snow level 9300 feet. Low around 34. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain.  Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 8400 feet in the afternoon . High near 43. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely.  Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely.  Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely.  Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 8300 feet rising to 9200 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 45. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Snow level 9300 feet. Low around 34. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
New Year's Day
Rain. Snow level 9000 feet lowering to 8400 feet in the afternoon . High near 43. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Rain likely. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.94°N 119.96°W (Elev. 6352 ft)
1:39 pm PST Dec 29, 2025
6pm PST Dec 29, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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