South Lake Tahoe could see temps in the 90s next week

Submitted by paula on Sat, 07/29/2017 - 8:07pm

High pressure will set up over Northern California and Northwest Nevada over the next few days and dominate area weather. Expect hot temperatures, with some records possible on both sides of the Sierra.

In Nevada there will be isolated thunderstorms each afternoon and evening. The high will shift east late in the week with moisture increasing. Thunderstorm potential will increase at this time as well according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

In areas around Sacramento there is an excessive heat watch with widespread triple digit temperatures are expected across the valley and surrounding terrain Monday through Thursday. Peak heat expected Tuesday. This will increase the risk for heat-related illnesses, especially for those in sensitive groups.

While Lake Tahoe will be warm it won't get into triple digits. Temperatures will be well above average and possibly breaking a record on Wednesday with the forecast of 92. The record was set in 1988 when SLT had a high of 91. The average for the week is 82.

The forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:

Sunday - Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Sunday Night - Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 54. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Monday - A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind.

Monday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 90.

Tuesday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Wednesday - A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny,
with a high near 92.

Wednesday Night - A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Thursday - A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

Thursday Night - A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Friday - A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday Night - A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low
around 54.

Saturday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.