Tropical Moisture Brings Heavy Rain to Southwest; Strong Coastal Low to Impact the East Coast

Deep tropical moisture surging into the Southwest U.S. will lead to widespread showers and thunderstorms capable of producing flash flooding the next several days. A strong coastal low will develop late Friday and is expected to bring flooding, high surf, dangerous rip currents, gusty winds and heavy rain to much of the U.S. East Coast through early next week. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Clear

61°F

16°C

Humidity 26%
Wind Speed S 14 MPH
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Oct 05:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

Lake Wind Advisory October 10, 02:00pm until October 10, 08:00pm
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Lake Wind Advisory
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6600 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers.  Snow level rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6600 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Columbus Day
A slight chance of snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.94°N 119.99°W (Elev. 6293 ft)
2:15 pm PDT Oct 9, 2025
5pm PDT Oct 9, 2025-6pm PDT Oct 16, 2025
 
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