Lake Tahoe weather: Heavy rain, winds and flooding in forecast

Ski resorts benefited from the snow left behind during the most recent storm which left a couple of inches of slushy snow at lake level, but 7" to a foot of snow at local ski areas.

The next wave of the storm will hit Lake Tahoe Monday night when the snowfall is replaced with heavy rainfall. The warmer storm will bring a higher risk of flooding to the region, especially to the mountains and foothill locations. Strong winds will also increase the potential for downed trees and power lines.

Forecast from the National Weather Service through Thursday:

This Afternoon - Rain and snow. High near 39. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Tonight - Rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 45 by 5am. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tuesday - Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 47. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Tuesday Night - Rain. Low around 36. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Wednesday - Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday Night - A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.

Thursday -Rain, mainly after 10am. High near 54. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.