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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

HOMEWOOD (HMDC1)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 41%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 02 Jan 04:19 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Tahoe City CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of snow between 7pm and 10pm, then rain and snow. Snow level rising to 7500 feet after midnight. Low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of snow between 7pm and 10pm, then rain and snow. Snow level rising to 7500 feet after midnight. Low around 33. Breezy, with a south wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Tahoe City CA
 39.09°N 120.17°W (Elev. 6798 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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