Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

DW9019 Olympic Valley (D9019)

Lat: 39.202°NLon: 120.23267°WElev: 6495.0ft.

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SSW 2 MPH
Barometer 30.36 in (1028.11 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 28 Jan 12:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NW Tahoe City CA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Calm wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Calm wind.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Calm wind.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A slight chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 6900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NW Tahoe City CA
 39.19°N 120.22°W (Elev. 6283 ft)
9:16 pm PST Jan 27, 2026
12am PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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