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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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 10:09 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SW Tahoe City CA

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

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 36. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 39. South southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 18 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 36. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 39. South southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SW Tahoe City CA
 39.05°N 120.31°W (Elev. 6302 ft)
Last Update:
10:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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