Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

TAH-5201 Lake Forest (LIB32)

Lat: 39.18876°NLon: 120.11279°WElev: 6325.0ft.

NA

15°F

-9°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 06:50 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Tahoe City CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Snow.  High near 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 17. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. High near 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely before 7pm, then snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tahoe City CA
 39.14°N 120.15°W (Elev. 6247 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
7am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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