Thunderstorms and rain forecast to continue all week at Lake Tahoe

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - It's that time of year when many start to plan outdoor activities on the beach, in the garden, or on the trail, but with the recent weather, resorting to 'Plan B' is frequent. Rain, thunder, and hail have been frequent and more of the same is in the forecast for the Lake Tahoe area this week (and beyond).

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno says scattered to numerous thunderstorms are forecast with heavy rain, lightning, and small hail, with gusty winds possible. Monday-Wednesday is the biggest chance for these storms but a chance remains in the forecast through the weekend and into next week.

The NWS forecast for South Lake Tahoe this week:

Today - A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 am. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight - A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the evening.

Tuesday - A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 am. Mostly cloudy through mid-morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night - A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday - A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 am. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night - A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 40. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday - A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 am. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

Thursday Night - A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 39.

Friday - A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11 am. Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

Friday Night- A chance of showers, mainly before 11 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 39.

Saturday - A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59.

Saturday Night - A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low of around 38.

Sunday - A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.