LAKE TAHOE — The first significant snowstorm of the year could bring a foot or more of the white stuff at lake level this week, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

A weak storm Tuesday and Tuesday night is forecast to bring some rain, and as much as 2 to 4 inches of snow above 7,000 feet, with maybe an inch or more at lake level.

A larger storm is forecast Thursday night through Friday, with one to two feet of snow predicted to fall at lake level, with several feet at higher elevations. Lower valley levels could also see several inches of snow.

Travel is expected to be dangerous, especially with the second storm, and chain and snowtire restrictions are expected. Stay tuned to www.sierrasun.com with road and storm updates.
Below is an extended forecast complements of www.noaa.gov.

                                                                       Don Schaller

                                                                       Broker/Owner

                                                                       Schaller Family Realtors

                                                                       Dickson Realty, Truckee

                                                                       dschaller@suddenlink.net