What is today's weather forecast for Carnelian Bay, CA?

Today's forecast for Carnelian Bay shows a low of 37 degrees Fahrenheit. A 20 percent chance of rain.

What is the 7-day weather forecast for Carnelian Bay, CA?

The 7-day forecast for Carnelian Bay shows highs from 43 to 53 degrees and lows from 35 to 42 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 8 days with chances of 20% or higher.

Will it rain in Carnelian Bay, CA this week?

Yes, rain is possible in Carnelian Bay this week. Precipitation chances: Monday (20% chance), Tuesday (80% chance), Wednesday (80% chance), Thursday (20% chance), Friday (50% chance), Saturday (50% chance), Sunday (50% chance), Monday (50% chance).

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Carnelian Bay, CA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

WEATHER ALERTS - Wind Advisory

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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39°F
Feels Like 39°F

Humidity 83% Dew Point 34°F Wind N 2 MPH Gusts 2 Barometer N/A

Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 2.4 mi. NNE of central Carnelian Bay
at 5:47 AM Tue, Dec 16, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

MonDec 15

20%

TueDec 16

40%

WedDec 17

80%

ThuDec 18

20%

FriDec 19

50%

SatDec 20

50%

SunDec 21

50%

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

Cooling trend continues with high temperatures dropping from 53°F to 43°F. Unsettled weather expected with rain or snow likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 4°F above the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 42°F with lows around 22°F.

This Date in Weather History

1917 - An ice jam closed the Ohio River between Warsaw, KY, and Rising Sun, IN. The thirty foot high ice jam held for 58 days, and backed up the river a distance of 100 miles.

Carnelian Bay, CA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 15

Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Patchy fog. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Calm wind.

Tuesday Dec 16

Day: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 53. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Night: Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Dec 17

Day: Rain, mainly before 10am. Snow level 9500 feet lowering to 8300 feet in the afternoon . High near 46. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7700 feet rising to 8500 feet after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday Dec 18

Day: A 20 percent chance of rain before 4pm. Snow level 9300 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Night: A slight chance of rain after 10pm, mixing with snow after 4am. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Friday Dec 19

Day: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 7200 feet rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

Night: Rain likely. Snow level 8900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Saturday Dec 20

Day: Rain. Snow level 8500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

Night: Rain likely. Snow level 8500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Sunday Dec 21

Day: Rain. Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

Night: Rain likely. Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

Monday Dec 22

Day: Rain likely. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.

About Carnelian Bay, CA

Carnelian Bay (formerly, Cornelian Bay) is an unincorporated community on the shore of Lake Tahoe in Placer County, California, United States. The Cornelian Bay post office operated from 1883 to 1887 and from 1891 to 1893. The Carnelian Bay post office opened in 1908. For statistical purposes, the United States Census Bureau has defined Carnelian Bay as a census-designated place (CDP). The census definition of the area may not precisely correspond to local understanding of the area with the same name. The population was 518 at the 2020 census. The elevation is 6,325 feet (1,928 m). Nearby cities and towns include: Tahoe Vista, Brockway, Kings Beach, Crystal Bay, Incline Village, Truckee, Tahoma, Homewood, and Tahoe City. Its ZIP code is 96140 and its area code 530.

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