What is today's weather forecast for South Lake Tahoe, CA?

Today's forecast for South Lake Tahoe shows a low of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Rain.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for South Lake Tahoe, CA?

The 7-day forecast for South Lake Tahoe shows highs from 37 to 47 degrees and lows from 28 to 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 8 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in South Lake Tahoe, CA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in South Lake Tahoe this week. Precipitation chances: Thursday (90% chance), Friday (80% chance), Saturday (90% chance), Sunday (90% chance), Monday (50% chance), Tuesday (50% chance), Wednesday (50% chance), Thursday (50% chance).

How accurate is the South Lake Tahoe weather forecast?

WeatherForYou provides highly accurate South Lake Tahoe forecasts using National Weather Service data and current conditions from the nearest available weather stations, often miles closer than regional airports, for the most precise local forecasts.

South Lake Tahoe, CA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Winter Weather Advisory

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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37°F
Feels Like 37°F

Humidity 98% Dew Point 37°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.7 in.754.4 mm

Report from a personal weather station 0.9 miles S of central South Lake Tahoe
at 3:25 AM Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

ThuNov 13

90%

FriNov 14

80%

SatNov 15

60%

SunNov 16

90%

MonNov 17

50%

TueNov 18

50%

WedNov 19

50%

7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 37°F to 47°F. Unsettled weather expected with snow likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 9°F below the historical average for November. Normal highs for this period are around 50°F with lows around 25°F.

This Date in Weather History

1986 - An early season cold wave set more than 200 records from the northwestern U.S. to the east coast over a seven day period. For some places it proved to be the coldest weather of the winter season.

South Lake Tahoe, CA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Thursday Nov 13

Night: Rain. Snow level 8600 feet. Low around 38. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday Nov 14

Day: Rain, mainly before 1pm. Snow level 8000 feet rising to 8600 feet in the afternoon. High near 46. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Snow level 8800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Night: Rain. Snow level 9600 feet lowering to 8700 feet after midnight . Low around 35. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Rain. Snow level 7500 feet. High near 37. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.

Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

About South Lake Tahoe, CA

South Lake Tahoe is the most populous incorporated city in El Dorado County, California, United States, in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The city's population was 21,330 at the 2020 census, down from 21,403 at the 2010 census. The city, along the southern edge of Lake Tahoe, extends about 5 miles (8 km) west-southwest along U.S. Route 50, also known as Lake Tahoe Boulevard. The east end of the city, on the California–Nevada state line right next to the town of Stateline, Nevada, is mainly geared towards tourism, restaurants, hotels, and Heavenly Mountain Resort with the Nevada casinos just across the state line in Stateline. The western end of town is mainly residential, and clusters around "The Y", the intersection of US 50, State Route 89, and the continuation of Lake Tahoe Boulevard after it loses its federal highway designation.

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