Lake Tahoe weather forecast: wind, snow and cold temperatures

NORTH SHORE LAKE TAHOE — The National Weather Service is forecasting snow, high winds and cold temperatures to return to Incline Village and Lake Tahoe this weekend and into next week.

According to today’s forecast, a slight chance of rain is expected tonight, turning into snow, with a low of 26 degrees. Wind gusts could reach as high as 55 mph, and chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

On Saturday, snow showers are likely, and a high of just 27 degrees is expected. Wind gusts are expected in the mid 30s, and the chance of precipitation is 60 percent, although little snow accumulation is expected.

The remainder of the seven-day forecast is below. For details, visit www.noaa.com.

Sunday: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 25. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent.

Monday: Snow likely. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70 percent.

Monday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12.

Tuesday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

Tuesday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

Wednesday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.

Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

Thursday: A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.