SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – With some snow seen around Lake Tahoe on Saturday, especially at upper elevations, could more of it be in the forecast this week? Yes – at upper elevations Sunday night through Monday night. Even with a non-summer-like start to the week in South Lake Tahoe, the end is a sure reminder that summer is here.
Expect cooler than average temperatures with overall dry conditions through Tuesday though there is a slight chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms in the eastern Sierra from the Tahoe area southward through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
Temperatures return to seasonal average by mid-week, then back to above average by the end of the week, just in time for the 4th of July holiday week.
South Lake Tahoe forecast from NWS Reno:
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 am. Snow level 8200 feet rising to 9800 feet in the afternoon. Sunny, with a high near 71. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 11am. Sunny, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 46.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 49.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87.