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Inclement Weather in the Pacific Northwest; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southeast; Impending Winter Storm

An approaching storm will bring rain and high elevation snow to Pacific Northwest through the weekend. Isolated severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the Southeast today into this evening as a low strengthens over the Southeast. This system will form into a winter storm on Sunday that will bring heavy snow, high winds, and coastal flooding to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast into Monday. Read More >

Current conditions at

TAH-5201 Lake Forest (LIB32)

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

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 Feb 09:40 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Tahoe City CA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely after 10pm. Snow level 7900 feet rising to 8700 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain. Snow level 9400 feet. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain before 4am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 8700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Rain likely after 10pm. Snow level 7900 feet rising to 8700 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 9400 feet. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain before 4am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 8700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10am. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tahoe City CA
 39.15°N 120.19°W (Elev. 6988 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 am PST Feb 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Feb 21, 2026-6pm PST Feb 27, 2026
 
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