Winds and chance of rain in South Lake Tahoe in forecast

Mild weather at the lake this weekend, perfect for fall yard cleanup and a trip to Apple Hill and other fall favorites.

Southwest breezes will increase Saturday and Sunday as low pressure strengthens off the Pacific Northwest coast. Breezy and cooler weather is on tap for early next week with a chance for showers, mainly over northeast California. There is a slight chance of upper elevation snow at the end of the week.

The forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Service:

Saturday - Sunny, with a high near 63. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Sunday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Monday - Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

Monday Night - A 20 percent chance of showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy.

Tuesday - A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

Tuesday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

Wednesday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

Wednesday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Thursday - Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

Thursday Night - A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

Friday - A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.