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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

TAH7300-DL Bliss (LIB02)

Lat: 38.97561°NLon: 120.10027°WElev: 6827.0ft.

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Jan 04:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 04:29am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 3, 04:29am until January 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . High near 38. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow before 7pm, then rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 27. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow. Snow level 7500 feet. Low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6400 feet in the afternoon . High near 38. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow before 7pm, then rain and snow between 7pm and 10pm, then snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 27. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.97°N 120.08°W (Elev. 6230 ft)
Last Update:
2:00 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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