Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

DW9019 Olympic Valley (D9019)

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

NA

53°F

12°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer 30.13 in (1020.32 mb)
Dewpoint 13°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Apr 05:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Tahoe City CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am, mixing with rain after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Tahoe City CA
 39.19°N 120.25°W (Elev. 7385 ft)
4:30 pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
5pm PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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