More snow this week for Lake Tahoe, as well as single digit lows

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - With the Winter Storm Warning expiring at 1:00 a.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has come out with a special weather statement. There are signs that we'll see some sunshine, but also a few days of single-digits.

It will be a cold week at Lake Tahoe, with snow showers to start the week off. A cold airmass will overspread the region this week, in the wake of the ongoing winter storm. Light winds and fresh snow cover will set the stage for well below normal temperatures. If skies clear at night, morning temperatures could be rather frigid with the potential for single-digit lows throughout the region, and not just around Lake Tahoe.

While not record-breaking, these would be the coldest readings in nearly five years for many areas, according to NWS Reno. At this point, Tuesday and Saturday mornings have the best odds for these frigid temperatures. Vulnerable and homeless populations could be significantly impacted. People traveling to the Sierra ski areas should prepare for wind chills. New Year's Eve at this point will be dry but colder than normal.

NWS Reno said snow showers remain possible almost any day this week, with the best chances Wednesday and Friday. Localized hit and miss accumulations should be expected. Wednesday and Friday could have enough accumulation to result in travel impacts and delays, primarily in the Sierra. Forecast confidence remains mixed so those with travel plans should monitor the forecast as well as road conditions. If the Christmas Day snow and resulting closed roads show anything, they should that everyone traveling needs to be aware throughout their journey of conditions.

The forecast from NWS Reno:

Monday - Snow, mainly before 1 pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Breezy, with a southwest wind of 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. The chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches is possible.

Monday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday - A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 10 am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.

Tuesday Night - A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 10 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half-inch possible.

Wednesday - A 50 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 4 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. New snow accumulation of around an inch is possible.

Wednesday Night - A slight chance of snow showers before 10 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7.

Thursday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.

Thursday Night - A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

Friday - A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

Friday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 3.

New Year's Day - Sunny, with a high near 37.

Saturday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 9.

Sunday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.