Pacific Storms Continue to Impact the Western U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms Forecast Saturday in the South

A series of Pacific storm systems will continue to impact the western U.S. into this weekend with periods of strong to damaging winds, high surf, heavy lower elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Severe thunderstorms are expected Saturday from north-central Louisiana to west-central Alabama. Damaging winds, large hail, and strong tornadoes will be possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until December 27, 12:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

DW9019 Olympic Valley (D9019)

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

36°F

2°C

Humidity	95%
Wind Speed	SSW 7 MPH
Barometer	29.83 in (1010.16 mb)
Dewpoint	35°F (2°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	30°F (-1°C)
Last update	27 Dec 03:15 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Tahoe City CA

Winter Weather Advisory December 27, 03:33am until December 27, 12:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory December 27, 03:33am until December 27, 12:00pm
NOW until 12:00pm Fri
Winter Weather Advisory
Overnight
Low: 30 °F
Rain/Snow and
Windy
Friday
High: 38 °F
Breezy.
Rain/Snow
then Mostly
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 29 °F
Snow Showers
Likely then
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday
High: 39 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 30 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Sunday
High: 36 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Sunday Night
Low: 15 °F
Snow Showers
Likely then
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 34 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Snow showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Friday

Rain and snow showers, mainly before 7am. Snow level 7200 feet. High near 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

Snow showers likely before 1am, then rain and snow showers likely. Snow level rising to 7900 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Showers. Snow level 8500 feet. High near 39. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday Night

A chance of rain showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday

Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 1pm. High near 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow showers likely before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 34.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

New Year's Day

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.