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Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

HELL HOLE (HLLC1)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed WSW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 01 Jan 02:09 PM 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

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain. High near 48. South southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 1am. Low around 37. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 40. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 45. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Rain. High near 48. South southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 1am. Low around 37. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly after 10pm. Low around 40. South southeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 45. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then rain after 7pm. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday
Rain. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Sunday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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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:
1:21 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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