No big storms on the horizon for Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - As many are in the middle of the "Big Dig" after the recent blizzard, there are some thoughts about the upcoming forecast. Luckily for Lake Tahoe residents, the next system due Tuesday is heading north of I80, with concerns for those in Lassen county, and a chance of snow to the south in Mono County. As we escape this one, it looks like things will be totally cleared out on Friday as a small ridge develops. But, sorry, don't get too comfortable with those sunny skies and no wind yet. According to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno, Saturday brings an inside slider to our north with a mild disturbance, a brief break on Sunday, and then a chance for rain and snow on Monday.

After that, things are forming up to be sunny and mild with highs in the 50s by the end of next week.

The 7-day forecast from NWS Reno for South Lake Tahoe:

Today - Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Tonight - Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 20. South wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday - A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night - A 10 percent chance of snow showers after 4 am. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 20. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Thursday - A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10 am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation is expected.

Thursday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. East wind around 5 mph.

Friday - Sunny, with a high near 43.

Friday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

Saturday - A slight chance of snow showers after 4 pm. Mostly sunny, with a
high near 44.

Saturday Night - A slight chance of snow showers before 10 pm. Partly cloudy, with a low of around 22.

Sunday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

Sunday Night - A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 25.

Monday - A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.