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Atmospheric River Continues Areas of Heavy Rain and Snow for California This Weekend

An atmospheric river will continue to bring gusty winds, moderate to heavy rainfall, and potential flooding to southern California and the southern Great Basin through Sunday. Periods of heavy snow will continue as well above 7,000 feet over the Sierra Nevada mountains associated with this atmospheric river. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Rain

38°F

3°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SSW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.79 in (1008.81 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 16 Nov 02:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Weather Advisory until November 17, 04:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until November 17, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Widespread fog, mainly before 5pm. Snow level 7000 feet. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Fog

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow, mainly after 1am. Patchy fog before 7pm, then patchy fog after 10pm. Snow level 6600 feet. Low around 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. High near 39. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain likely. Patchy fog. Snow level 8300 feet. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely before 1pm, then a chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Widespread fog, mainly before 5pm. Snow level 7000 feet. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 42. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow, mainly after 1am. Patchy fog before 7pm, then patchy fog after 10pm. Snow level 6600 feet. Low around 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. High near 39. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.94°N 119.99°W (Elev. 6293 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 am PST Nov 16, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Nov 16, 2025-6pm PST Nov 22, 2025
 
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