Monday morning snow in South Lake Tahoe

The long awaited first storm of the winter has hit the Sierra Nevada, much to the excitement of ski resorts, skiers and those wanting an end to the drought.

While this weather front isn't supposed to leave much behind at lake level, the upper elevations may see over a foot of snow.

Here is the updated weather forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today - Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. High near 41. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight - Snow likely before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind around 5 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Tuesday - A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. East wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday Night - A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. East wind around 5 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday - A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Thursday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

Thursday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Friday - Sunny, with a high near 49.

Friday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

Saturday - Sunny, with a high near 51.

Saturday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Sunday - Sunny, with a high near 53.