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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

light snow,mist

34°F

1°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 0.75 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 21 Apr 06:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Weather Advisory April 21, 06:50pm until April 22, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory April 21, 06:50pm until April 22, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 8am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 6700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A slight chance of showers. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
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Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.94°N 119.99°W (Elev. 6293 ft)
Last Update:
4:30 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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