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“If your mind is scattered, it is quite powerless. Distraction here and there opens the way for counterproductive emotions, leading to many kinds of trouble.”
― Dalai Lama XIV
Summary
Today's forecast brings scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon, with rain chances tapering off by tonight. Cooler-than-average temperatures continue, with highs in the mid-60ºs. Snow is possible at higher elevations but will not affect lake-level areas. Expect calmer weather starting Friday, with sunny skies and light winds heading into the weekend.
Today's Forecast (September 19, 2024)
Weather: Mostly cloudy in the morning, followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Temperature: High 65°F | Low 42°F.
Wind: Calm winds, becoming Northeast around 5 mph.
Precipitation: 60% chance of rain with possible thunderstorms. Rainfall is expected between 0.25-0.50 inches.
Snow Level: 9,300 feet, rising to 10,100 feet in the afternoon (no accumulation expected at lake level).
Lake Tahoe Water Temp: 61.6°F (Mid Lake Buoy).
Lake Level: 6,227.51 feet (Tahoe City).
Wave Heights: Less than 1 foot.
Sunrise/Sunset: Sunrise: 6:46 AM PDT | Sunset: 7:01 PM PDT
Tonight's Forecast
Weather: Partly cloudy with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Skies clear after midnight.
Temperature: Low 42°F.
Wind: Calm winds becoming West at 5 mph.
Precipitation: 40% chance of rain before 8 PM.
Tomorrow's Forecast (September 20, 2024)
Weather: Sunny and clear skies.
Temperature: High 72°F | Low 40°F.
Wind: Calm winds, becoming Northeast at 5 mph.
Wave Heights: Less than 1 foot.
Sunrise/Sunset: Sunrise: 6:46 AM PDT | Sunset: 6:59 PM PDT
Extended Weather Forecast (September 21-23, 2024)
Saturday (September 21, 2024):
Weather: Sunny.
Temperature: High 74°F | Low 40°F.
Wind: Calm winds, becoming East at 5 mph.
Sunday (September 22, 2024):
Weather: Sunny.
Temperature: High 76°F | Low 43°F.
Monday (September 23, 2024):
Weather: Mostly sunny.
Temperature: High 77°F | Low 43°F.
Fire Weather / Alerts / Advisories
No Red Flag Warnings are in effect.
Winter Weather Advisory for areas above 9,500 feet, effective until 8 PM today for light snow.
Snow and Rain Advisories
Rain chances: 60% today, tapering to 40% tonight.
Snow chances: Light snow is possible at elevations above 9,500 feet, but no accumulation is expected below that.
Road conditions: Wet roads likely during and after storms, with no major road closures reported.
Historical Climate Report (September 18, 2024)
Max Temperature: 61°F (12°F below average). | Min Temperature: 36°F (1°F above average).
Precipitation: 0.57 inches recorded (0.56 inches above average).
Wind: Highest Wind Speed: 14 mph (South). | Highest Wind Gust: 17 mph (South).
Average Wind Speed: 1.9 mph.
Sunrise/Sunset: Sunrise: 6:45 AM PDT | Sunset: 7:02 PM PDT
