Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern and Central Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

South Lake Tahoe, Lake Tahoe Airport (KTVL)

Lat: 38.89836° N Lon: 119.99615° W Elev: 6257.0 ft.

Clear

72°F

22°C

Humidity 18%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Sep 09:35 AM PDT
Detailed forecast for

Greater Lake Tahoe Area

Today
Sunny. Highs 71 to 81. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph.
Tonight
Clear. Lows 45 to 55. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
Saturday
Sunny. Highs 67 to 77. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph.
Saturday Night
Clear. Lows 36 to 46. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Ridge gusts up to 75 mph.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs 62 to 72. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning. Ridge gusts up to 65 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
Clear. Lows 35 to 45.
Monday Through Tuesday
Clear. Highs 66 to 76. Lows 38 to 48.
Tuesday Night
Clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows 39 to 49.
Wednesday Through Thursday
Clear. Highs 66 to 76. Lows 41 to 51.



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231 AM PDT Fri Sep 11 2026
 
 

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