Two storms headed to Lake Tahoe this week

As one weather system leaves Lake Tahoe, the next one is waiting off the coast of California and heading to the Sierra overnight. The National Weather Service says upper elevations will see more snow that the past storm, with rain for the valleys. South Lake is at an elevation that rests in between rain and snow.

Most snow impacts will be confined to areas above 7,000 feet, a rain/snow mix around 6500 feet and all rain in lower valley locations will create slick road conditions. The highest elevations can see a foot of snow, with 1 to 4" above 6,500 feet, and one inch around the lake.

Gusty winds are expected Tuesday, especially for the Highway 395 and Interstate 580 corridor in Nevada. Travel restrictions will be possible from Susanville south to Minden with these strong winds. Winds will create hazardous boating conditions for Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake.

The Lake Wind Advisory is in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. Winds will be from the southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Wave heights will be 2 to 4 feet, with the highest waves from mid-lake to north and east shores.

This storm will move out of the region by late Tuesday afternoon, with relatively quiet weather for Wednesday and Thursday.

The next system will make it to Lake Tahoe early Friday.

The NWS forecast:

Tonight - A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday - Snow before 10am, then rain and snow. High near 41. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tuesday Night - Rain and snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday - Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.

Thursday - Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

Thursday Night - A 30 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.

Friday - Rain and snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Breezy.

Friday Night - Snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 28.

Saturday - A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

Saturday Night - A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

Sunday - A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

Sunday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Monday - Partly sunny, with a high near 41.