Critical Fire Weather in the Southern High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.
Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the southern High Plains Friday. A winter storm will track across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Friday into Saturday with areas of wintry mix and heavy snow from northern New York through southern Maine. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)
Lat: 38.89836°NLon: 119.99615°WElev: 6257.0ft.
Overcast
16°F
-9°C
| Humidity | 85% |
| Wind Speed | N 0 MPH |
| Barometer | 29.74 in (1007.11 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 12°F (-11°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 20 Feb 12:20 AM PST |
Extended Forecast for
South Lake Tahoe CA
Overnight
Low: 14 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 32 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 17 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 39 °F
Decreasing
CloudsSaturday Night
Low: 26 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 43 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Monday
High: 47 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance RainMonday Night
Low: 36 °F
Rain Likely
Detailed Forecast
Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 32. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Calm wind.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A slight chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain. Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
38.94°N 119.99°W (Elev. 6293 ft)
38.94°N 119.99°W (Elev. 6293 ft)
12:36 am PST Feb 20, 2026
12am PST Feb 20, 2026-6pm PST Feb 26, 2026
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