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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

51°F

11°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 12:09 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SW Tahoe City CA

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

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 36 by 5pm. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 41 °F⇓

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of snow before 10pm, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 34. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Heavy Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    High: 33 °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 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 32 °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 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 36 by 5pm. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A chance of snow before 10pm, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 34. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 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 37.
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 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SW Tahoe City CA
 39.04°N 120.33°W (Elev. 7044 ft)
Last Update:
10:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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