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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

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

Lat: 39.06971°NLon: 120.41989°WElev: 5240.0ft.

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed WSW 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 03 Jan 06:09 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles SW Tahoe City CA

Winter Storm Warning until January 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until January 5, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 45 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Low around 37. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 41. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Low around 35. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. High near 41. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 45. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 37. South wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 41. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 35. South southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Monday
Rain. High near 41. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles SW Tahoe City CA
 38.98°N 120.46°W (Elev. 3802 ft)
Last Update:
1:20 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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