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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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 01 Jan 10:09 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles WSW Tahoe City CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 37. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then rain. Low around 37. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 4pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 36. South southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 37. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then rain. Low around 37. South wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain before 4pm, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 41. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 36. South southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles WSW Tahoe City CA
 39.06°N 120.39°W (Elev. 5915 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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