California, Nevada Lake Wind Advisory | Effective 05/15/2026 10:12

Headline: 
Lake Wind Advisory issued May 15 at 10:12AM PDT until May 18 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event: 
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 15, 2026 - 10:12am
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and waves up to 3 feet for Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, and Prosser and Boca reservoirs. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday. * 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: 
Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Reno NV