Heat returns to the Lake Tahoe and Western Nevada weather forecast this week

A large area of high pressure will expand westward bringing high temperatures 8 to 12 degrees above normal this week, with mid 70s to low 90s over the Lake Tahoe Basin and Sierra, with mid 90s to 108 degrees in Western Nevada valleys below 5,000 feet.
While hardly the broiling heat wave experienced last week in the northeast, the change will be noticeable, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Overnight lows will be mild early in the week, around 50s and 60s and then rise to upper 50s to low 70s by the middle part of the week. Records are significantly higher the remainder of the week, and are unlikely to be reached, according to the weather service.

High temperatures can have many impacts, so it is best try to avoid physical activity during peak heat as heat stroke can occur within minutes. Drink plenty of water and do not leave children or pets unattended in cars. For additional heat preparedness tips, see the other graphic posted in the PDF below.