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Seasonable temperatures and dry conditions will prevail this weekend, but change is in the air. A series of cold fronts will produce gusty winds on Monday and Wednesday followed by below average temperatures for much of next week and chances for isolated showers. Light snow is possible in higher elevations, while low temperatures may dip to near freezing in some lower valleys. In South Lake Tahoe, Wednesday morning lows are expected to be below freezing - are you ready?

There is the forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:

A low pressure system is off the California coast through Tuesday night, bringing with it chances for showers and thunderstorms starting Monday afternoon. Tuesday through Wednesday will bring more widespread thunderstorm coverage. Drier weather returns by Friday as a front moves through the region. Above average temperatures through Monday will cool to near or slightly below average by late week according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Here is their forecast:

Expect a hot day in South Lake Tahoe with highs forecast near 90. High pressure will provide unseasonably hot temperatures and light winds into the early part of the work week. Areas of wildfire smoke and haze will occur as well. Moisture will increase starting Monday with showers and thunderstorms spreading north across the Sierra and western Nevada by midweek.

Here is the forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:

Today - A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Widespread haze. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 5 mph.

Thunderstorms remain a possibility each day through the middle of next week
starting today according to the National Weather Service in Reno. Storms this afternoon will again be mainly over the Sierra, potentially becoming more widespread this weekend into early next week but predictability remains about average. Flash flooding will become more of a threat late this weekend and into early next week. Temperatures through the weekend will remain above normal with weak afternoon breezes each afternoon.

The forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:

A strong thunderstorm made its way through the South Shore Sunday at 2:10 p.m., leaving behind heavy rain, small hail, some minor flooding and a downed tree. The National Weather Service in Reno said wind gusts were up to 40 mph in some areas at the time.

On Oglala Street in Meyers, lightning struck the top of a tree and caused it to "explode" according to neighbors. Lake Valley Fire Department arrived almost immediately and there was no major damage, and no injuries.

High pressure will set up over Northern California and Northwest Nevada over the next few days and dominate area weather. Expect hot temperatures, with some records possible on both sides of the Sierra.

In Nevada there will be isolated thunderstorms each afternoon and evening. The high will shift east late in the week with moisture increasing. Thunderstorm potential will increase at this time as well according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Smoke from the Detwiler Fire near Mariposa, Calif. is expected to be around for another day or two. Temperatures will be above average over the weekend, but no record breakers are expected.

Here is the weekly forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:

Friday - Widespread haze. Areas of smoke. Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon. Average is 80, record in 94.

Friday Night - Widespread haze before 11:00 p.m. Areas of smoke before 11:00 p.m. Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

The intensifying Detwiler Fire near Mariposa, Calif. continues to send smoke into the Lake Tahoe Basin, Alpine County, Reno, Carson City and the Carson Valley, causing air quality to be in the unhealthy range.

As of Wednesday morning the Detwiler fire had burned over 45,000 acres, sending a plume of smoke due north, into our area. It is 7 percent contained and caused the evacuation of the town of Mariposa as well as many surrounding roads and neighborhoods.

A large fire in California in Mariposa County is sending out a lot of smoke, some of it ending up in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

The Detwiler Fire has burned 15,500 acres as of Tuesday morning, is five percent contained and threatens 300 homes along Highway 49 north of the town of Mariposa.

Winds from the south are sending that smoke along the Sierra, over Lake Tahoe and into Carson City and Reno areas according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Both South Lake Tahoe and Reno saw records break with their high temperatures on Saturday, July 8. SLT's 89°F broke the 28-year-old record high of 87°F, and Reno's 104°F broke their previous high of 99°F.

Will there be more record high temperatures this week in South Lake Tahoe?

Not according to the National Weather Service forecast with highs in the mid-80s and records around 90°F.

No rain is in sight as high pressure gradually builds up over the Sierra through the weekend, bringing hot and dry conditions to northeast California and western Nevada.

The heat this week won't be near record breaking though it will be close on Saturday, July 8. The forecast of 87 is equal to the highest on record set in 1989. T

Forecast from the National Weather Service:

Tonight - Clear, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening.

Sunday - Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

Feeling a little warm? Just over a week ago snow fell in South Lake Tahoe and now temperatures may break some records over the next few days. Good news is that even with highs in the 80s, they'll still be well below Sacramento who will continue to see triple digit temperatures all week.

Below are the record temperatures for this week along with the forecast high:

Monday - 85 in 1988. Forecast is 86.
Tuesday - 85 in 1981. Forecast is 88.
Wednesday - 85 in 1988. Forecast is 88.
Thursday - 85 in 1988. Forecast high is 87.
Friday - 87 in 1961. Forecast high is 83.

Forecasters are talking snow at the upper elevations Friday, but at lake level there is only a chance of showers and wind. A Lake Wind Advisory is effect on Friday from noon to 7:00 p.m. Winds are expected from the southwest 15-20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Wave heights on Lake Tahoe can be 1-3 feet.

Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Here is the forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno:

Temperatures are flirting 80, and in fact the initial forecast for this week in South Lake Tahoe had two days with 80s. The National Weather Service has dropped their forecast by a couple of degrees, but still a fabulous weekend ahead for Tahoe.

There is a 30 percent chance of showers on Wednesday but just for the day.

The small stream flood advisory due to snowmelt has been extended through Tuesday for Plumas, Mono, Alpine, El Dorado, Placer, Sierra, Nevada, Douglas and Washoe Counties along with Western Carson City.

Here is the NWS forecast:

Warming temperatures will accelerate snowpack melt across the Sierra this weekend and the National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for California and western Nevada, including the following areas: In California, Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, and Mono County. In western Nevada: Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

Flows on small creeks and streams will rise through at least early next week. Daily peak flows on small creeks and streams typically occur during the evening
and overnight hours.

The National Weather Service (NWS) has updated the South Lake Tahoe forecast, and what was once a week of rain and snow is now full of sunshine and warming temperatures after one day of wet weather.

There is a Lake Wind Advisory for Tahoe from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Tuesday with winds from the southwest to west, 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph. Waves on the lake could be 2 to 4 feet from mid lake to northeast and east shores.

Here is the latest NWS forecast:

Tonight - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Lake Tahoe is seeing the winter that keeps on giving into spring. It has been snowing in South Lake Tahoe since about 3:00 p.m. and conditions on area roads are not good for travelers over the Sierra.

As Heavenly Mountain Resort celebrates a final weekend of skiing, those looking for warmer weather for biking, walking or yard work should have a week of nice and mild temps in Lake Tahoe. While not quite sunbathing weather, the highs will be creeping towards 70 before another system hits the area at the end of next week.

Because of the warmer temperatures, there is a flood advisory in effect for area rivers due to snow melt.

Here is the 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service:

Today - Sunny, with a high near 53. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Rain, snow, sunshine, repeat. The weekly forecast for Lake Tahoe is getting to be repetitious this Spring.

The 7-day forecast from the National Weather Service in Reno starts the week off with a chance of snow but wraps it up with sunny days in the 60s.

Monday - Scattered rain and snow showers before 11am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Enjoy a sunny Saturday in Lake Tahoe, but don't count on it lasting too long. The National Weather Service in Reno is calling for rain and snow through Thursday.

Kirkwood is closing on Sunday for the season, with other resorts starting to wrap up their seasons next week.

Here is the NWS forecast:

Saturday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 52. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Saturday Night - Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West wind around 5 mph.

A late season atmospheric river will bring another significant precipitation event to the Sierra and western Nevada. Near saturated soils and a mostly ripe low to mid elevation snowpack will contribute to increased runoff. This will increase flood potential, especially along creeks and streams, Friday into Saturday. This event isn`t expected to be as strong as storms in January and February but is a significant precipitation event for April.

The winds have arrived in South Lake Tahoe, and three weather related warnings have come with them: wind, snow and flooding.

The typical see-saw weather pattern normal for South Lake Tahoe in Spring, continues this week.

A wind advisory has been issued for the basin from 5:00 a.m. Thursday, March 30 through the day until 8:00 p.m. Winds will increase through the day, coming from the west 20-30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph by early afternoon behind a passing cold front. Waves on Lake Tahoe are expected to be 2-4 feet with the highest waves on the eastern and southern shores.

Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve.

Spring in the Sierra is always a myriad of weather, and the seven-day forecast has a little bit of something for everyone.

If you would like a little more of the cold stuff, a winter weather advisory is in effect from 7:00 a.m. Friday to 4:00 a.m. Saturday. Snow will spread into the Tahoe Basin Friday morning with intense snowfall in the afternoon and evening.

Mother Nature has decided the Lake Tahoe Basin isn't done with winter, yet. Monday, March 20 is the first day of Spring, and in true Tahoe fashion, rain is in the forecast.

A fast moving shortwave will move through the Pacific Northwest Wednesday, bringing wind and a chance of rain to Lake Tahoe. Three small weather systems are lined up to pass over the Sierra Nevada.

Here is the forecast from the National Weather Service:

Tonight - Isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.