South Lake Tahoe, CA

Elev. 6266 | 3:30 PM PST

7" over next 8 days

* CHANGES...None.

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Snow accumulations near 12 inches above 7000 feet, with up to 6 inches below 7000 feet. Snow accumulations up to 20 inches along the crest west of Lake Tahoe. Wind gusts of 70 to 90 mph over ridges and gusts of 45 to 55 mph for Truckee and Lake Tahoe communities. Wave heights 2 to 5 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 10 AM PST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Strong winds and Sierra cement snow could cause damage to trees and power lines. Strong winds and rough waves on Lake Tahoe will create hazardous conditions for small watercraft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A burst of heavy snow is likely with this system late this afternoon into the evening with snow levels falling to as low as 5500 feet.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. close

Daily Forecast
What are these?

Today | Fri, Nov 13
46° 36°
½"
Rain/Snow Likely then Snow Likely
of new snow is predicted to fall from 3:40 PM to 11:59 PM PST. Snow will start around 4 PM PST.
Tomorrow | Sat, Nov 14
45° 26°
¼"
Chance Snow then Mostly Sunny
of new snow is predicted to fall. Snow will stop around 4 AM PST.
Sun, Nov 15
47° 32°
0"
Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain/Snow
(trace amounts) of new snow is predicted to fall. Snow will start around 10 PM PST.
Mon, Nov 16
36° 30°
¾"
Chance Rain/Snow then Chance Snow
of new snow is predicted to fall. Snow will stop around 10 AM PST.
Tue, Nov 17
35° 21°
0"
Mostly Sunny
Wed, Nov 18
35° 23°
3¾"
Snow Likely
of new snow is predicted to fall. Snow will start around 4 AM PST.
Thu, Nov 19
32° 23°
1½"
Snow Likely
of new snow is predicted to fall. Snow will stop around 4 AM, start around 10 AM, and then stop again around 4 PM PST.
Fri, Nov 20
33° 19°
0"
Mostly Sunny

Past Snowfall

26/27 snowfall is 96% lower than historical average this far into the winter.

The charts below show past snowfall recorded this year near South Lake Tahoe, CA for the last few years. Tap on a box to see the date. To see more years, scroll to the left. Please send us feedback on this!

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