Zephyr Cove, Nevada Weather
Zephyr Cove, Nevada — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, radar and satellite imagery, soil and crop conditions for Zephyr Cove, Douglas County.
Full aviation weather for Zephyr Cove is published on the Minden-Tahoe Airport (KMEV) page, 18 km away. It carries the current METAR decoded into plain language — surface wind, visibility, cloud layers and ceiling, temperature and dewpoint, and altimeter setting — alongside the raw observation as transmitted. 5 airfields within reach of Zephyr Cove have their own pages, listed below.
The Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) is shown across its full validity period, with each change group broken out so you can see when conditions are expected to shift. Flight category is derived automatically — VFR, MVFR, IFR or LIFR — from reported ceiling and visibility, with runway details and field elevation alongside. Observations update roughly hourly and forecasts several times a day.
Other airports near Zephyr Cove: Carson Airport (KCXP) 29 km · Dayton Valley Airpark (KA34) 44 km · Rose Quartz Ranch Airport (KN49) 57 km · Reno Tahoe International Airport (KRNO) 58 km
Conditions reported at KMEV describe the airfield itself. Weather 18 km away can differ, particularly in terrain or near the coast. For conditions at Zephyr Cove specifically, see the current conditions and forecast above.
Soil conditions, frost risk and crop weather for Zephyr Cove.
About Zephyr Cove, Nevada
Zephyr Cove rests on the western shore of a vast, cerulean expanse, a place where the Sierra Nevada mountains meet the shimmering waters of Lake Tahoe. It lies 15.1 miles south-west of Carson City, NV (from Carson City, NV: bearing 222°T), and is situated 4.4 miles north-north-east of Lake Tahoe. The air here, crisp and pine-scented, carries the murmur of wind through ancient cedars and the distant cry of gulls. Rolling hills, cloaked in the deep green of coniferous forests, slope down towards the lake, their rugged contours softened by the golden light that spills across the landscape as the sun begins its descent. The shoreline is a mosaic of smooth, sun-bleached granite and stretches of fine, pale sand, inviting quiet contemplation of the immense, blue world stretching out before it. The history of Zephyr Cove is as clear and deep as the lake it borders, a story shaped by the transient dreams of early settlers and the enduring allure of natural beauty. Once a stopping point for prospectors and loggers, its character has evolved, its economy now largely tethered to the seasonal influx of visitors drawn to the unparalleled recreational opportunities. The iconic Zephyr Cove Resort, with its rustic charm and beachfront access, serves as a focal point, a place where the echoes of past eras mingle with the laughter of present-day vacationers. This locality, more than just a dot on a map, feels like a living breath of mountain air, a testament to the enduring power of its spectacular setting and the simple pleasures it offers.
Live animated radar for Zephyr Cove and surroundings — RainViewer.
NOAA GOES-16 GEOCOLOR — live animated loop updated every 10 minutes. Shows cloud cover, storm systems and weather patterns across the continental US.
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| Location | Zephyr Cove, Douglas County, Nevada |
| Coordinates | 39.00213°N, 119.956014°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 89448 |
| Area Code | 775 |
| Page generated | September 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Zephyr Cove, Nevada Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Zephyr Cove, Nevada, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Aviation weather — live METAR observations and TAF forecasts — is published separately on the pages for the nearest reporting airports, linked from the aviation section above. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Zephyr Cove includes coordinates 39.002130°N, 119.956014°W, situated in Douglas County. ZIP code 89448. Telephone area code: 775. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
