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. A 20 percent chance of 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 27 to 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Expect precipitation on 7 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: Friday (20% chance), Saturday (90% chance), Sunday (90% chance), Monday (70% 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

Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

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38°F
Feels Like 38°F

Humidity 99% Dew Point 38°F Wind Calm Barometer 29.81 in.757.2 mm

Report from a personal weather station 0.9 miles S of central South Lake Tahoe
at 11:10 PM Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Point Forecast at a Glance

FriNov 14

20%

SatNov 15

40%

SunNov 16

90%

MonNov 17

70%

TueNov 18

50%

WedNov 19

50%

ThuNov 20

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 wintry mix 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

Friday Nov 14

Night: A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 9200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind.

Saturday Nov 15

Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Night: Rain. Snow level 9400 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Low around 35. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Nov 16

Day: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 6700 feet. High near 38. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Night: Rain likely before 1am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Monday Nov 17

Day: Snow likely before 1pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday Nov 18

Day: A slight chance of snow before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Wednesday Nov 19

Day: A slight chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

Night: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Thursday Nov 20

Day: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

Night: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Friday Nov 21

Day: Partly sunny, 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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