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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

TAH-5201 Lake Forest (LIB32)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 10:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Tahoe City CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 1am. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7300 feet after midnight. Low around 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 7100 feet. High near 38. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow. Snow level 6400 feet. Low around 33. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 1am. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7300 feet after midnight. Low around 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 7100 feet. High near 38. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 6400 feet. Low around 33. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Tahoe City CA
 39.16°N 120.13°W (Elev. 6227 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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