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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

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

Lat: 39.06971°NLon: 120.41989°WElev: 5240.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed WNW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 12:09 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SSW Tahoe City CA

Winter Storm Warning January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 22 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Windy, with a south southwest wind 29 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. South southwest wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph becoming west southwest in the morning. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 17 to 22 mph increasing to 23 to 28 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 28 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Windy, with a south southwest wind 29 to 31 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SSW Tahoe City CA
 39.02°N 120.21°W (Elev. 7526 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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