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Updated:May 17, 2026 8:00 pm PDT

Lake Wind Advisory LAKE WIND ADVISORY  
Alpine County

  Effective: Sat, 5/16 10:18pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: May 17, 2026 8:00 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Mon, 5/18 5:00am Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Greater Lake Tahoe Area
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and
waves up to 3 feet for Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, and Prosser and
Boca reservoirs.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 5 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
improve.

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.