Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from April 11, 11:00 AM PDT until April 12, 11:00 PM PDT

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

light rain,mist

41°F

5°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	ESE 4 MPH
Barometer	29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint	37°F (3°C)
Visibility	5.00 mi
Wind Chill	38°F (3°C)
Last update	10 Apr 05:35 AM PDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Storm Watch April 11, 11:00am until April 12, 11:00pm

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Winter Storm Watch

Overnight
Low: 38 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 49 °F
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 33 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday
High: 45 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 28 °F
Rain/Snow
Sunday
High: 36 °F
Snow Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 25 °F
Snow Showers
Likely then
Chance Snow
Showers
Monday
High: 41 °F
Chance Snow
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 27 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

A 40 percent chance of showers. Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind.

Friday

A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 8am. Snow level 8000 feet. High near 49. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday Night

Rain showers likely before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Snow showers likely before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely between 11am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm. Snow level rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday Night

Rain showers before 11pm, then rain and snow showers between 11pm and 2am, then snow showers after 2am. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Low around 28. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Sunday

Snow showers. High near 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Sunday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Monday

A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 47.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.