< Lake Wind Advisory 03/03/2026 12:16 California, Nevada

Lake Wind Advisory 03/03/2026 12:16 California, Nevada

Headline: 
Lake Wind Advisory issued March 3 at 12:16PM PST until March 4 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Reno NV
Event: 
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 3, 2026 - 12:16pm
Expires: 
March 4, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves 2 to 4 feet for Lake Tahoe. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM PST Wednesday. * 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
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov