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 >

Current conditions at

US-50 Kahle Drive (KAHNV)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 24 Dec 12:06 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

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: 33 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow.  Snow level 6600 feet. High near 40. South wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow.  Snow level 6400 feet. Low around 31. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Christmas Day

    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 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    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 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

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

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain, mainly after 1am. Snow level 7800 feet. Low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 6600 feet. High near 40. South wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 6400 feet. Low around 31. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 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 6 to 10 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 10 to 16 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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
Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
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Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.94°N 119.96°W (Elev. 6352 ft)
9:15 pm PST Dec 23, 2025
12am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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