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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

DW9413 Homewood (D9413)

Lat: 39.099°NLon: 120.168°WElev: 6391.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 04:45 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 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: Rain and snow, mainly after 7pm. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7400 feet after midnight. Low around 32. 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%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Breezy.
    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6500 feet in the afternoon . High near 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 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 15 to 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 33. 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: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Southwest wind around 10 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 32. 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: 32 °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 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow, mainly after 7pm. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7400 feet after midnight. Low around 32. 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%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6500 feet in the afternoon . High near 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 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 33. 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 10 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 32. 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 35.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Tahoe City CA
 39.11°N 120.18°W (Elev. 6398 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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