Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed NNE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 17 Apr 09:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm.  Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 5am, then a chance of snow showers after 5am.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers likely before 8am, then rain and snow showers likely.  Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 49. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of rain showers before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain showers after 2pm. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 5am, then a chance of snow showers after 5am. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely before 8am, then rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.94°N 119.99°W (Elev. 6293 ft)
4:30 am PDT Apr 17, 2026
10am PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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