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 26%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.33 in (1027.09 mb)
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 27 Jan 01:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Tahoe City CA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level 6900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Tahoe City CA
 39.19°N 120.22°W (Elev. 6283 ft)
1:16 pm PST Jan 27, 2026
1pm PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 2, 2026
 
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