Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

snow,freezing fog

21°F

-6°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NA NA MPH
Barometer	29.46 in (997.63 mb)
Dewpoint	21°F (-6°C)
Visibility	0.50 mi
Last update	17 Feb 07:20 PM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:44pm until February 18, 07:00am

Click here for hazard details and duration

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 07:44pm until February 18, 07:00am
NOW until 7:00am Wed
Winter Storm Warning
Tonight
Low: 6 °F
Heavy Snow
Wednesday
High: 24 °F
Snow Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 9 °F
Snow
Thursday
High: 26 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 4 °F
Snow Likely
then Chance
Snow
Friday
High: 32 °F
Chance Snow
Friday Night
Low: 9 °F
Slight Chance
Snow
Saturday
High: 38 °F
Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 6. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 9. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

A chance of snow between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Friday Night

A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 9. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Saturday

A chance of snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

Saturday Night

A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Sunday

Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

Sunday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Monday

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.