Tracking Areas of Fire Weather, Severe Weather, and Winter Weather

Gusty winds and dry conditions will continue to bring fire weather concerns to the southern Plains through Friday. Severe thunderstorms including a few tornadoes, large hail and damaging wind gusts are expected across parts of the Midwest and lower Ohio Valley today. A Pacific storm will bring low elevation rain and thunderstorms across southern California and heavy snow through the Sierra. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.47 in (997.97 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 19 Feb 08:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory until February 19, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 7pm.  Temperature rising to around 42 by 5am. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Temperature falling to around 27 by 5pm. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Low around 4. Calm wind.

    Low: 4 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: High near 39. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 39 °F

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Low around 27. Calm wind.

    Low: 27 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then snow likely.  Snow level 6700 feet. Low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. High near 32. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Temperature rising to around 42 by 5am. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Temperature falling to around 27 by 5pm. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Low around 4. Calm wind.
Saturday
High near 39. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Low around 27. Calm wind.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then snow likely. Snow level 6700 feet. Low around 22.
Monday
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6800 feet. High near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 6600 feet. Low around 21.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. High near 40.
Tuesday Night
Wednesday
Snow likely. High near 39.
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Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.91°N 119.98°W (Elev. 6312 ft)
1:15 am PST Feb 19, 2026
8am PST Feb 19, 2026-6pm PST Feb 25, 2026
 
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