Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

TAH7300-DL Bliss (LIB02)

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

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 05:10 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles WNW South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Storm Watch January 2, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00am
Winter Weather Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am.  High near 36. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. Very windy, with a south wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 33. Very windy, with a southwest wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 28. Very windy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a high near 32. Very windy.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow. Snow level 9200 feet. Low around 35. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. High near 36. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. Very windy, with a south wind 40 to 45 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow before 4pm, then snow showers after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. Very windy, with a southwest wind 45 to 50 mph, with gusts as high as 75 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 28. Very windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Very windy.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 25. Very windy.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 30. Very windy.
Monday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
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Point Forecast:
9 Miles WNW South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.98°N 120.14°W (Elev. 8199 ft)
1:15 am PST Jan 1, 2026
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