Couple of small storms on the horizon for Lake Tahoe Basin

Submitted by paula on Sun, 12/15/2019 - 9:00pm

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - High pressure is building early this week for quieter
weather but there is a weak storm expected Wednesday for a chance of light snow. Below average temperatures will rebound to around average mid to late week, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. A stronger storm could impact holiday travel next weekend.

Models continue to show a slower and drier trend in the storm for next weekend. The threat for a big precipitation event looks diminished, but still there is still some confidence in rain and snow in the Sierra. which usually leads to weekend travel difficulties over the passes.

The forecast from NWS Reno:

Monday - Sunny, with a high near 35. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Monday Night - Increasing clouds, with a low around 7. Calm wind.
Tuesday - Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday - A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

Wednesday Night - A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Thursday - Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.

Thursday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Friday - Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

Friday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Saturday - A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

Saturday Night - A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

Sunday - A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.