Camp Richardson | Lake Tahoe Forecast

Date: Friday, June 13, 2025

Summary: Lake Tahoe stays in a dry and warm pattern with daytime highs rising into the low 70s and overnight lows in the low 40s. Expect sunny skies with light to moderate afternoon breezes increasing through the weekend. Fire danger remains elevated due to low humidity and gusty winds. Boaters should anticipate choppy afternoon waters up to 2 ft and watch for sudden thunderstorms early next week. Warming lake temperatures make for pleasant swims, but exercise caution in gusty conditions.

Weather Ahead | Temperatures | Winds | Lake Wind Advisories

• Forecasted Temperatures (High / Low):

  • Fri 06/13: 71 °F / 43 °F

  • Sat 06/14: 74 °F / 42 °F

  • Sun 06/15: 75 °F / 43 °F

  • Mon 06/16: 72 °F / 40 °F

  • Tue 06/17: 77 °F / 46 °F

  • Wed 06/18: 82 °F / 41 °F

  • Thu 06/19: 79 °F / 40 °F

• Lake Level Elevation: ~6,228.57 ft MSL

• Wind Timing / Direction / Speeds: Southwest winds 10–15 mph this afternoon; gusts to 30 mph; similar tonight

• Lake Wind Advisories: None active, but expect increased wave activity (up to 2 ft) this afternoon and evening.

Weather Advisories

• Type(s): Fire Weather Watch & Lake Wind Advisory

• In Effect: 11 AM–9 PM today

• Expiring: 9 PM tonight

• Details: Critical fire conditions with SW-W winds 15–25 mph, gusts 30–40 mph, and RH in single digits; choppy water expected

Changes from Yesterday

• Lake Water Level: Increased by ~0.01 ft (now ~6,228.57 ft)

• Lake Water Temperature: ~60.5 °F at mid-lake buoys

• Temperatures: Slight rise in afternoon highs (~70s vs 60s previously)

• Winds: Shift to stronger afternoon SW gusts (up to 30 mph)

Marina Forecast for Lake Tahoe

• Today: Sunny. Light morning winds building to SW 10–15 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Highs 66–75 °F. Waves up to 2 ft.

• Tonight: Partly cloudy. SW winds 10–15 mph with gusts to 25 mph, diminishing later. Lows ~46 °F. Waves up to 2 ft.

• Saturday: Partly cloudy AM then clearing. SW winds 10–15 mph in afternoon. Highs 70–79 °F. Waves <1 ft then up to 2 ft.

• Water Temp: ~60.5 °F

• Lake Level: ~6,228.57 ft

NAM 3km Models Valid - June 13, 2025