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Updated:September 25, 2026 3:30 am PDT

Lake Wind Advisory LAKE WIND ADVISORY  
Placer County
Effective: Thu, 9/24 12:09pm Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: September 25, 2026 3:30 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Fri, 9/25 5:00pm Certainty: Likely
Areas Affected: Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties - Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Greater Lake Tahoe Area
 
Alert Details: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Waves
1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern
Sierra Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM to 8 PM PDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Strong 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.