Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

SR-28 Sand Harbor (SANNV)

Lat: 39.19482° N Lon: 119.92671° W Elev: 6268.0 ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 02:22 PM PST
Detailed forecast for

Greater Lake Tahoe Area

Today
Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 40 to 50. Light winds.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows 20 to 30. Light winds.
Wednesday
Cloudy. Chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow level 8000 feet rising to 9000 feet. Highs 42 to 47. Light winds.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 9000 to 9500 feet. Lows 28 to 38. Light winds.
New Years Day
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 8500 to 9000 feet. Highs 41 to 51. Light winds. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow likely. Lows 30 to 40.
Friday
Rain and snow likely. Highs 41 to 51.
Friday Night
Rain and snow in the evening, then heavy snow and rain after midnight. Lows 25 to 35.
Saturday
Snow. Highs 35 to 45.
Saturday Night Through Monday
Snow likely. Lows 17 to 27. Highs 36 to 46.



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231 AM PST Tue Dec 30 2025
 
 

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