Headline:
Lake Wind Advisory issued April 20 at 12:24AM PDT until April 20 at 10:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 20, 2026 - 12:24am
Expires:
April 20, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph on
northeast California and eastern Sierra lakes, including Lake
Tahoe where wave heights of 1 to 3 feet are expected.
* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern
Sierra Counties, and Mono County. Impacted lakes include Eagle
Lake, Lake Davis, Frenchman Lake, Stampede and Boca reservoirs,
Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe, Bridgeport Reservoir, Topaz Lake, Mono
Lake, and Crowley Lake.
* WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 10 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.
Instruction:
Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.
Area Description:
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties; Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Mono; Greater Lake Tahoe Area
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV
Sender: