KTVL METAR
Current observed weather at Lake Tahoe (TVL · KTVL), South Lake Tahoe, CA, elevation 6,268 ft. Reported 5 Nov 2026 1353Z, decoded below with the past 24 hours of observations. · Open on the map
All of Lake Tahoe — runways, frequencies, charts and live weatherMETAR observed 5 Nov 2026 1353Z
VFRMETAR KTVL 051353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP224 T10391050
Times are UTC (Zulu), as they appear in the report.
Remarks
3 groups after RMK, decoded per FMH-1 §12.7Routine station data: sea level pressure 1022.4 hPa, temperature -3.9°C, dew point -5.0°C.
| Code | Meaning | Kind |
|---|---|---|
| SLP224 | Sea level pressure 1022.4 hPa | Measurement |
| T10391050 | Temperature -3.9°C, dew point -5.0°C | Measurement |
| AO2 | Automated station with a precipitation sensor | Station |
What it says
| Field | Value | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Flight category | VFR | Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM. |
| Wind | Calm | Direction is degrees true, as reported. |
| Visibility | 10+ SM | 10 SM is the maximum an automated US station reports; it means 10 or greater. |
| Ceiling | Unlimited | No broken, overcast or obscured layer reported. |
| Sky | Clear below 12,000 ft | — |
| Temperature | -4°C (25°F) | — |
| Dewpoint | -5°C (23°F) | — |
| Temp/dewpoint spread | 1°C | A spread of 2°C or less favours fog or low stratus forming. |
| Altimeter | 30.18 inHg | Set this in the Kollsman window; it is the field’s current sea level pressure setting. |
All 24 stored observations time · category · wind · visibility · ceiling · temp
| Time | Category | Wind | Visibility | Ceiling | Temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1453Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -4°C |
| 1553Z | VFR | 170° at 5 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | -2°C |
| 1653Z | VFR | 160° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 2°C |
| 1753Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 6°C |
| 1853Z | VFR | 150° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 7°C |
| 1953Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 8°C |
| 2053Z | VFR | Not reported | 10+ SM | Clear | 9°C |
| 2153Z | VFR | 030° at 6 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 10°C |
| 2253Z | VFR | 030° at 4 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 10°C |
| 2353Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 8°C |
| 0053Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 6°C |
| 0153Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 3°C |
| 0253Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | 2°C |
| 0353Z | VFR | 190° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 1°C |
| 0353Z | VFR | 190° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | 1°C |
| 0553Z | VFR | 170° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | -1°C |
| 0653Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -1°C |
| 0753Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | 12,000 ft | -2°C |
| 0853Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -2°C |
| 0953Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -2°C |
| 1053Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -3°C |
| 1153Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -3°C |
| 1253Z | VFR | 200° at 3 kt | 10+ SM | Clear | -3°C |
| 1353Z | VFR | Calm | 10+ SM | Clear | -4°C |
Frequently asked
What is the current METAR at KTVL?
The 5 Nov 2026 1353Z observation at Lake Tahoe reads: METAR KTVL 051353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP224 T10391050 Remarks: Routine station data: sea level pressure 1022.4 hPa, temperature -3.9°C, dew point -5.0°C.
Is KTVL VFR right now?
Lake Tahoe is reporting VFR. Visual flight rules — ceiling above 3,000 ft and visibility greater than 5 SM.
How often is the KTVL METAR updated?
Routine observations are issued hourly, usually in the 5 minutes before the hour. A SPECI is issued between them whenever conditions change significantly — a ceiling or visibility crossing a category threshold, a wind shift, or the onset of precipitation or a thunderstorm.
More about KTVL
Observations from the US National Weather Service Aviation Weather Center. Times are UTC (Zulu). For planning and education only — always confirm with an official preflight briefing.
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