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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

HOMEWOOD (HMDC1)

Lat: 39.0841°NLon: 120.17073°WElev: 7121.0ft.

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 12:19 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles S Tahoe City CA

Winter Storm Watch January 2, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Watch

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 8800 feet rising to 9400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. Snow level 9200 feet. Low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain. Snow level 8700 feet. High near 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 8200 feet. Low around 35. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow. Snow level 7600 feet. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 8800 feet rising to 9400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Snow level 9200 feet. Low around 33. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
New Year's Day
Rain. Snow level 8700 feet. High near 38. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 8200 feet. Low around 35. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow. Snow level 7600 feet. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles S Tahoe City CA
 39.04°N 120.19°W (Elev. 7310 ft)
Last Update:
11:38 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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