A trip to Lake Tahoe can be an enjoyable experience. But in the winter, it's best to do a little planning. Use these links for up-to-date information on Lake Tahoe weather, highway conditions and more. And don't forget to bring snow chains if you don't have 4-wheel drive!!

Kyburz, Highway 50 area fire information (you can still easily get to South Lake Tahoe from Sacramento! Follow alternate routes and detours) - click here for fire details

Current Lake Tahoe Weather Conditions

Lake Tahoe Satellite/Radar Weather Map   Current Conditions for Lake Tahoe January 12, 2005 at 7:25 pm M/CLEAR Humidity: 92% Pressure: 30.25 (D) Visibility: 1 mi 18° F RealFeel: 17° F High 38 °F Low °F Wind Speed 0 mph Wind Direction Calm   14-Day Lake Tahoe Weather Forecast

Thu 1/13 Fri 1/14 Sat 1/15 Sun 1/16 Mon 1/17 Tue 1/18 Wed 1/19 Mostly Sunny Int Clouds Mostly Cloudy Mostly Cloudy Partly Sunny Mostly Sunny Mostly Cloudy High 30 °F Low 3 °F High 30 °F Low 5 °F High 32 °F Low 20 °F High 35 °F Low 15 °F High 35 °F Low 10 °F High 46 °F Low 22 °F High 46 °F Low 22 °F

Thu 1/20 Fri 1/21 Sat 1/22 Sun 1/23 Mon 1/24 Tue 1/25 Wed 1/26 Mostly Cloudy Int Clouds Mostly Cloudy Snow (AM & PM) Mostly Cloudy Cloudy (AM & PM) Rain & Snow Mixed (AM & PM) High 49 °F Low 3 °F High 47 °F Low 5 °F High 45 °F Low 20 °F High 41 °F Low 15 °F High 39 °F Low 10 °F High 39 °F Low 22 °F High 41 °F Low 22 °F

Current Weather for ...

Lake Tahoe
http://www.weather.com/weather/local/96150

Reno
http://www.weather.com/weather/local/USNV0076

National Weather Service
http://www.nws.noaa.gov

CalTrans Road Report
http://www.dot.ca.gov/cgi-bin/roadlt

CalTrans Current Highway Information
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/

CalTrans Winter Driving Tips
http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/wntrdriv.htm
When visiting Lake Tahoe in the winter season, it is wise to carry chains in your vehicle. Local chain installers are available at designated points on U.S. Highway 50 to install or remove chains. Play it safe and be prepared.

50corridor.com - Details of US 50 Corridor construction projects and mobility strategies

Nevada Department of Transportation
Winter Road Conditions

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