SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The week ahead doesn’t have any storms on the horizon, but an early glimpse at the start of the following week may have some changes. Expect it to be breezy with east to northeast winds on and off through Wednesday with below-normal temperatures.
We are getting into that time of year for inversions, with the current pattern being favorable Monday and Thursday-Saturday for warming temperatures aloft. Air stagnation with haze and pollutant buildups are likely in the valleys and urban areas, without Lake Tahoe being affected.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno says there is the potential for a moderate winter storm early next week, centered on Monday. Rain, snow, and wind impacts are too soon to call. Saturday looks like a good day to get those outside chores completed.
The weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe from NWS Reno:
Monday – Sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind.
Monday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Tuesday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night – Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night – Clear, with a low of around 18.
Thursday – Sunny, with a high near 52.
Thursday Night – Clear, with a low of around 24.
Friday – Sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night – Mostly clear, with a low of around 22.
Saturday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night – A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7400 feet.
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday – Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.