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Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

Lat: 39.06971°NLon: 120.41989°WElev: 5240.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 01 Jan 03:09 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Tahoe City CA

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

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 35. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 35. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. South southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 55 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. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Tahoe City CA
 39.1°N 120.23°W (Elev. 7723 ft)
Last Update:
1:21 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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