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Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

DW9019 Olympic Valley (D9019)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.09 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 27 Jan 01:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Tahoe City CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 40 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Tahoe City CA
 39.19°N 120.25°W (Elev. 7385 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 2, 2026
 
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