Finally: 70s in the South Lake Tahoe forecast

A drying and warming trend begins today and lasts through Saturday with temperatures warming to well above average. A weak system is expected to bring an increase in clouds and minor breezes Sunday, with a few showers possible north of Susanville, but not down to Lake Tahoe. High pressure builds back in early next week with temperatures remaining well above average.

The forecast from the National Weather Service:

Tonight - Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday - Sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind.

Thursday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 33. Calm wind.

Friday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Friday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light southwest in the evening.

Saturday - Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

Saturday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Sunday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

Sunday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Monday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Monday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Tuesday - Sunny, with a high near 73.

Tuesday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

Wednesday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.