The first day of fall is not usually one that includes chain controls and snowfall, but September 22, 2017 surprised many as they woke up and saw a coating of snow around Lake Tahoe.
Historically its not the coldest day and September 22, 1980 had a low of 24 and the average for this date is a high of 72 and low of 33. Today we had a high of 44 and a low of 30.
If what we saw in South Lake Tahoe today was a sign of an early winter, we’ll have to wait and see.
Here is the forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:
Saturday – Sunny, with a high near 55. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 29. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday – Sunny, with a high near 60. East wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 32. East wind around 5 mph.
Monday – Sunny, with a high near 63.
Monday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 32.
Tuesday – Sunny, with a high near 67.
Tuesday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 36.
Wednesday – Sunny, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Thursday – Sunny, with a high near 74.
Thursday Night – Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Friday – Sunny, with a high near 73.
Early indications show 70s to last until October 5.