Snow Surprise for California’s Sierra and Light Drizzle in Los Angeles

A fresh spring weather system is headed toward California, promising a mix of snowfall in the Sierra Nevada and gentle rain over Los Angeles. The National Weather Service predicts two distinct precipitation events for the Tahoe area.

First Wave – Monday Evening to Tuesday Night

• Snowfall: Up to 2 inches near Mammoth
• Timing: Monday evening through Tuesday night

Second Surge – Wednesday to Thursday

• Source: Strong surge from Alaska
• High Peaks: Up to 1 foot of snow in the Tahoe basin
• Lower Elevations: 2–5 inches
• Lake Tahoe: ~3 inches

Temperature and Wind Outlook

• Mid‑March Warmth: Temperatures will rise to the mid‑60s and low 70s by Friday
• Winds: Up to 25 mph

Saturday & Sunday

• South Lake Tahoe: Warm to 66°F on Saturday, climbing toward normal late‑March temperatures by Sunday
• Snow Levels: May drop below 7,000 ft and even to 5,000 ft early Thursday due to the second storm

Los Angeles

• Rain Chance: 20–40% light rain from Tuesday into Wednesday
• Impact: Brief drizzle over otherwise clear skies