Winter storm warning means rain turning to snow in Tahoe

A winter storm warning has been issued for Sunday until 4pm for the Lake Tahoe area.

The National Weather Service in Reno is calling for 4-8 inches of snow at lake level, 10-16 above 7,000 feet, and more than 2 feet above 8,000 feet.

The rain falling this morning will turn to snow in the afternoon.

Expect whiteout conditions on surface streets, but especially over the passes.

The California Department of Water Resources has a list of rain totals for various locations on its website.

A break in the weather is expected on Monday. For skiers and snowboarders, it could be an incredible powder day. Ski resorts throughout the greater Lake Tahoe area have been receiving snow at the upper elevations while rain soaked the lakefront.

But don’t put the rain gear away, but more of the wet stuff is expected to hit the Tahoe area on Tuesday and continue through Wednesday. The sun should pop out again on Thursday.

 — Lake Tahoe News staff report