Two small weather systems pass through South Lake Tahoe this week

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The only thing not in the South Lake Tahoe forecast this week are temperatures above 70 degrees! After a dusting of snow at the upper elevations Saturday night, temperatures will rebound and be closer to average by Monday afternoon.

That will be shortlived as additional weaker weather systems may bring light showers and increased breezes late Tuesday into Wednesday and again next
weekend, while temperatures generally remain below average.

The weekly forecast for South Lake Tahoe from the National Weather Service in Reno:

Monday - Sunny, with a high near 61. Calm wind becoming northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday - Partly sunny, with a high near 56. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night - A slight chance of rain before 11pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday - A slight chance of snow before 11am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

Thursday - Sunny, with a high near 55.

Thursday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 24.

Friday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

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

Saturday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

Saturday Night - A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7600 feet
lowering to 6600 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Sunday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.