Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

Lat: 38.89836°NLon: 119.99615°WElev: 6257.0ft.

Clear

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.28 in (1025.4 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Jan 08:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW South Lake Tahoe CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 48. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Calm wind.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Calm wind.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 48. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.89°N 120.01°W (Elev. 6427 ft)
1:15 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
8pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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