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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

TAH-5201 Lake Forest (LIB32)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 05:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Tahoe City CA

Winter Storm Warning until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Washington's Birthday

    Washington's Birthday: Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 21. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 23.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind around 5 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Washington's Birthday
Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 12. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 21. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 23.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Tahoe City CA
 39.15°N 120.19°W (Elev. 6988 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 am PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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