Lake Tahoe forecast: Chance of some snow with three small weather systems this week

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - A series of weather systems may move through the Sierra and western Nevada starting Tuesday into the Lincoln Birthday and Valentine's Day weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno says the first system, Tuesday into Wednesday, is the weakest with the possibility of a stronger storm Thursday into Friday and another for next weekend. Rain, snow, and gusty winds are possible with the later two storms.

The seasonably cold mornings the Lake Tahoe area has had over the last several days will become milder as clouds increase this week. Light mountain snow and valley rain showers are possible Tuesday into Wednesday. There are increasing chances for
winter storms late this week, which could bring more significant impacts to the Sierra and western Nevada, said NWS Reno.

Snow and rainfall amounts are uncertain at this time but snow on valley floors is possible on Friday.

The weekly forecast from NWS Reno:

Monday - Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Monday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday - Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

Tuesday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Thursday - Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

Thursday Night - Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Friday - A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

Friday Night - A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Saturday - A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.

Saturday Night - A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Sunday - A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.