Another return of monsoonal moisture in the Lake Tahoe area by mid-week
Submitted by paula on Sun, 08/14/2022 - 5:32pm
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Another surge of monsoon moisture will bring back thunderstorms to the region this week, with the best chances being Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Each day Tuesday through Thursday, most areas in the region will have a 20 to 40 percent chance of seeing a storm, 10 to 30 percent in South Lake Tahoe. Storms are most likely in the afternoons and evenings, but overnight showers and storms cannot be ruled out.
Impacts will range from lightning, new fire starts, and strong outflow winds with blowing dust, to periods of heavy rainfall and flash flooding. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno said it is too soon to project which hazards will be dominant so be prepared for any of these scenarios.
South Lake Tahoe forecast for the week ahead from NWS Reno:
Monday - Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 51. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Tuesday - A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night - A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday - A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night - A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday - A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night - A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Friday - Sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Saturday - Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Sunday - Sunny, with a high near 82.