SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – As people wake up in South Lake Tahoe on Monday, they may see a light dusting of snow around the mountains and a rain/snow mix in town. A system is moving through early Monday, bringing cold air through Tuesday.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno forecast shows around a 15-35% chance for precipitation overnight in the Sierra. Snow levels drop down to 6,500-7,500 feet by Monday morning, but snowfall amounts in the Sierra for tonight look to be light.
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 5pm. Snow level rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers, mainly before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 54. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 27. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 31.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Clear, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.