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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

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

light snow,mist

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 1.25 mi
Wind Chill5°F (-15°C)
Last update 18 Feb 09:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

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

    Today: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 16. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Low around 16. Southwest wind 5 to 10 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 around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Calm wind.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Snow likely before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.94°N 119.99°W (Elev. 6293 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
10am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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