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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

DW9019 Olympic Valley (D9019)

Lat: 39.202°NLon: 120.23267°WElev: 6495.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 1 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 33°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 11:46 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NW Tahoe City CA

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

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Windy, with a south wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Windy, with a south wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Tahoe City CA
 39.17°N 120.22°W (Elev. 7667 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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