Blast of winter strikes Lake Tahoe

Publisher’s note: Updated May 10 at 8:28am.

A second storm system will arrive today and bring a mix of rain and snow to Northeast California and the Lake Tahoe Basin during the morning.

By Monday afternoon it should be just snow falling, with it accumulating at higher elevations. At the lake, about 1-4 inches area expected.

The storm should taper off by evening.

A winter storm advisory is in effect for today from 2-11pm at elevations above 6,500 feet. Four to 8 inches are expected at that level.

Old man winter hasn't left Lake Tahoe. Photo/Kathryn Reed

Winds will be strong, with gusts in the 40-50mph range. It’s possible another lake wind advisory will be in effect today — as was the case Sunday.

A mix of rain and snow is in the forecast for the Reno-Carson Valley areas.

The National Weather Service is warning on travel may become difficult across the Eastern Sierra and Western Nevada today due to snow or gusty winds. Carry tire chains.

Lows will be in the 20s for the next couple of nights. Highs will be in 30s and 40s.

Spring will return later in the week, with the high Wednesday being in the mid-50s and Thursday’s high in the low 60s.