National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. 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

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed S 13 MPH
Barometer 29.44 in (996.95 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 16 Feb 02:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

South Lake Tahoe CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 02:26pm until February 18, 10:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 02:26pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Washington's Birthday

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. High near 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Snow. High near 36. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 24. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...
Forecast Area
Tiles ©ESRI

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
South Lake Tahoe CA
 38.94°N 119.99°W (Elev. 6293 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation