Warm through mid-week in South Lake Tahoe; Cooling off some by end of the week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 05/02/2021 - 6:04pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - High pressure will build over the west coast with warming temperatures through mid-week. Pacific low pressure will bring increased winds Thursday and Friday along with cooler temperatures into next weekend, but precipitation chances are relatively slim, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
High pressure builds into the west coast Monday with afternoon high climbing back into the 70s for the lower elevations with 60s in the Sierra. Wednesday and/or Thursday appear to be the warmest day depending on the track/timing of an approaching low-pressure system for the end of the week.
Winds are likely to increase Thursday-Friday as the low enters the west coast. Be prepared for wind impacts to recreation and travel. Most gusts should stay in the 30-45 mph range with highs up near 45-55 mph in wind-prone locations.
This low will cool temperatures down and may produce a few showers for next weekend, but there is quite a bit of uncertainty in how much cooling occurs.
If gardening, lows will be below freezing so be prepared to cover or bring plants indoors.
The NWS Reno forecast for South Lake Tahoe:
Monday - Sunny, with a high near 65. East wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night - Clear, with a low around 37. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Tuesday- Sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night - Clear, with a low around 38. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday - Sunny, with a high near 74. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Thursday - Sunny, with a high near 68.
Thursday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Friday - Sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Saturday - Sunny, with a high near 56.
Saturday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday - Sunny, with a high near 59.