California, Nevada Moderate Lake Wind Advisory | Effective 06/25/2026 10:29

Headline: 
Lake Wind Advisory issued June 25 at 10:29AM PDT until June 27 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event: 
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 25, 2026 - 10:29am
Expires: 
June 26, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, and Prosser and Boca reservoirs. Wave heights 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 11 AM Friday to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may subside below criteria early Saturday morning for Donner Lake, and Prosser and Boca reservoirs before increasing again in the afternoon. Winds along Lake Tahoe expected to remain elevated through the entire period.
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