Summary

Tuesday light rain and snow showers expected with snow levels around 8,000 feet falling to 7,000 feet during the afternoon. Some heavier precip possible over the passes and along the Sierra Crest. Later Tuesday afternoon and evening heavier snowfall arrives and snow levels drop below lake level. High winds with ridge top gusts to 80 mph. The snow continues in varying intensities through Saturday as several waves of precipitation move through the region. We are expecting several feet of snow to pile up on the mountains by Saturday and a couple feet possible at lake level as well. Winds will be gusty up high through Friday. We could have a break Saturday through Monday, but then more storms could move through with more snowfall next week.

Short Term Forecast