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 >

Current conditions at

TAH-5201 Lake Forest (LIB32)

Lat: 39.18876°NLon: 120.11279°WElev: 6325.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SSE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 16 Feb 04:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Tahoe City CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 04:15pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 04:15pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Washington's Birthday

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 21. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 26. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 17. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 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. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 21. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 22. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 17. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 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 29.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Tahoe City CA
 39.16°N 120.13°W (Elev. 6227 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
4pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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