Lake Wind Advisory Nevada | Effective 03/20/2026 13:57

Headline: 
Lake Wind Advisory issued March 20 at 1:57PM PDT until March 21 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event: 
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 20, 2026 - 1:57pm
Expires: 
March 21, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 10-15 mph with gusts to 30 mph by late morning. Winds increase in the afternoon to 15-20 mph with gusts to 35 mph and wave heights 2-3 feet for Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 8 PM Saturday. * 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: 
Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake
Forcast Office: 
NWS Reno NV