Record Temperatures Expected Across the Southern US; Fire Weather Concerns in the Central US

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue today across the southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Dry and gusty winds will produce elevated to critical fire weather in the central and southern Plains and elevated conditions over portions of the Desert Southwest on Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Clear

48°F

9°C

Humidity	34%
Wind Speed	ESE 5 MPH
Barometer	30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint	21°F (-6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	46°F (8°C)
Last update	26 Mar 10:35 PM PDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

Tonight
Low: 38 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 63 °F
Partly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 43 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 62 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 41 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 62 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 41 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 56 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 35 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 62. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

Monday

A slight chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 7900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

Monday Night

A chance of showers, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Tuesday

Showers likely. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

Tuesday Night

Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Wednesday

Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

Wednesday Night

Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Thursday

A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Additional Forecasts and Information

Zone Area Forecast for Greater Lake Tahoe Area, CA

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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

Point Forecast:

South Lake Tahoe CA
38.94°N 119.99°W (Elev. 6293 ft)

8:44 pm PDT Mar 26, 2026

Forecast Valid:

10pm PDT Mar 26, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 2, 2026

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