Wet storm to drench Lake Tahoe Basin

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a flood watch from April 6 at 5pm to April 8 at 5am for the greater Lake Tahoe area, as well as parts of the Carson Valley and Reno areas.

A strong atmospheric river will impact the Sierra. Significant precipitation will combine with high snow levels to bring an enhanced flooding potential for rivers, creeks, streams and urban areas.

Rain is expected to start Friday night and last into Saturday.

Snow levels will start at 9,000 feet, dropping to 7,000 feet on Saturday evening.

High temps are expected to be in the 40s and 50s in South Lake Tahoe, with most lows above freezing for the next several days.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report