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 >

Current conditions at

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

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

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed NNE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 05:09 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles SW Tahoe City CA

Winter Storm Warning January 2, 10:00pm until January 5, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after midnight.  Steady temperature around 44. South southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Steady temperature around 42. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Low around 38. South southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  High near 41. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain.  Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain.  High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after midnight. Steady temperature around 44. South southeast wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. Steady temperature around 42. South southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 38. South southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Rain. High near 41. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
Rain. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain between 10am and 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles SW Tahoe City CA
 38.98°N 120.46°W (Elev. 3802 ft)
1:21 am PST Jan 2, 2026
5am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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