Lake Tahoe 48-Hour Snow Forecast
Updated 12 October 2026 12:49 NZDT
2-Day Forecast for Lake Tahoe
48-hours from 12 October.
See below for forecast detail
Lake Tahoe Snow Forecast updated at 12:49 NZDT, next update expected imminently.
Forecast for today in Lake Tahoe
Max -5℃
Min -9℃
Below freezing at all levels, with valley temperatures as low as -9℃ and not getting above -5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall
Snow Line
Mon
12
up to 2cm New Snow
Clear sky, fair, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 2,109m to 2,069m, with rain below.
Forecast times for Lake Tahoe are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
Forecast for tomorrow in Lake Tahoe
Max 11℃
Min -8℃
Freeze-thaw conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -8℃ and rising to 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
13
Snow unlikely
Clear sky.
Forecast times for Lake Tahoe are in Denver (US/Mountain) time zone.
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48-hour Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow to | Weather | Temp Town | Rain or Snow? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 03:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 04:00 | | Fair. | -7℃ | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 05:00 |  | Cloudy. | -7℃ | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 06:00 | | Cloudy. | -8℃ | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 07:00 | | Clear spells. | -7℃ | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 08:00 | | Fair. | -8℃ | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 09:00 | | Fair. | -8℃ | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 10:00 | | Cloudy. | -7℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 11:00 | | Cloudy. | -7℃ | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 12:00 | | Clear spells. | -6℃ | W Breeze | 0% | |
| Mon | 13:00 | | Cloudy. | -6℃ | W Light | 0% | |
| Mon | 14:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 15:00 | | Cloudy. | -5℃ | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Mon | 16:00 | | Cloudy. | -6℃ | W Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 17:00 | | Clear spells. | -9℃ | W Breeze | 20% | |
| Mon | 18:00 |  | up to 2cm New Snow | Light snow at altitude. Drizzle below. | -8℃ | W Breeze | 20% |
| Mon | 19:00 | | Cloudy. | -7℃ | W Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 20:00 | | Clear spells. | -7℃ | W Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | -6℃ | W Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | -7℃ | W Breeze | 10% | |
| Mon | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ | W Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 00:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 01:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 02:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 03:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 04:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ | SE Breeze | 0% | |
| Tue | 05:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ | SE Breeze | 15% | |
| Tue | 06:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ | SE Breeze | 15% | |
| Tue | 07:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ | SE Breeze | 5% | |
| Tue | 08:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 09:00 | | Clear sky. | -8℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 10:00 | | Clear sky. | -5℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 11:00 | | Clear sky. | -1℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 12:00 | | Clear sky. | 3℃ | SE Light | 5% | |
| Tue | 13:00 | | Clear sky. | 8℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 14:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 15:00 | | Clear sky. | 10℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 16:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 17:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 18:00 | | Clear sky. | 11℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 19:00 | | Clear sky. | 9℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 20:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 21:00 | | Clear sky. | 7℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 22:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
| Tue | 23:00 | | Clear sky. | 6℃ | SE Light | 0% | |
Snow Forecast near Lake Tahoe
Snow forecasts for nearby ski areas.
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heavenly | 6cm | 6cm | |||||||
| Northstar-at-Tahoe | 5cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Sierra-at-Tahoe | 5cm | 5cm | |||||||
| Diamond Peak | - | 3cm | |||||||
| Kirkwood | 2cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Mount Rose Ski Tahoe | 2cm | 2cm | |||||||
| Palisades Tahoe | 1cm | 1cm |
Lake Tahoe Snow
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Lake Tahoe.
This Snow Forecast for Lake Tahoe, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Lake Tahoe, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
How reliable is the snow in Lake Tahoe?
Lake Tahoe typically sees snow depths of 300-500 inches throughout the season. For the latest snow conditions and updates, check J2Ski for reliable information.