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Updated:October 10, 2026 9:45 pm PDT

Lake Wind Advisory LAKE WIND ADVISORY  
Placer County
Effective: Sat, 10/10 1:15am Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: October 10, 2026 9:45 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sat, 10/10 11:00pm Certainty: Likely
Areas Affected: Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area - Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake
 
Alert Details: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Waves
2 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden
Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake.

* WHEN...From 5 AM early this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.

Information: 
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.