Wind warning in place for Lake Tahoe Saturday; Rain possible by end of next week

The National Weather Service forecast shows below average temperatures will be on tap through Saturday as a trough moves over the West. Strong easterly winds are likely at the northern Sierra crest late tonight and Saturday morning as strong surface high pressure builds into the Great Basin. Warmer temperatures and dry conditions are expected early next week, with the potential for cooler, wetter, and windier weather late week.

A Lake Wind Advisory is in place for Saturday from 2:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Winds will be from the east, 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 35 mph. Wave Heights from two to three feet with the highest waves from midlake to western shores. Because of these winds, small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. Gusts over the Sierra crest could be from 60 to 80 mph.

The forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:

This Afternoon - Sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

Tonight - Clear, with a low around 23. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

Saturday - Sunny, with a high near 53. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night - Clear, with a low around 25. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

Sunday - Sunny, with a high near 64. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

Sunday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

Monday - Sunny, with a high near 68.

Monday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

Tuesday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

Tuesday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Wednesday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

Wednesday Night - A slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

Thursday - A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.