Lake Tahoe, United States

Lake Tahoe reports clear as of Oct 8, 2026, 3:09 AM with temperatures near 52°F (11°C). Humidity is 53%, and winds are around 2 mph.

Plan Around Local Conditions

Check the forecast times and official local alerts before planning commuting, outdoor activities, or travel in Lake Tahoe.

Seasonal Patterns

The Lake Tahoe basin has a snowy highland climate at 6,200 feet with dry summers and wet winters. At South Lake Tahoe Airport, the 1991-2020 reference averages range from a daily high of 43°F (6°C) in Jan to 80°F (27°C) in Jul. Monthly precipitation averages sum to 20.5 inches (520 mm) per year.

Winter Sierra storms (often fueled by atmospheric rivers) can drop several feet of snow in a single event between November and March. Spring lingers cold, with snow showers possible into May. Summers are dry, sunny, and pleasant, though afternoon thunderstorms occasionally build over the crest and wildfire smoke can settle into the basin in late summer. Fall is crisp and quiet before the storm door reopens, usually by November.

Did You Know?

Despite winters that bury its shoreline in snow, Lake Tahoe's main body has never frozen over in recorded history; the lake's enormous volume stores so much heat that it moderates shoreline temperatures all winter.