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Updated:May 25, 2026 3:00 pm PDT

Lake Wind Advisory LAKE WIND ADVISORY  
El Dorado County

  Effective: Mon, 5/25 1:35pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: May 25, 2026 3:00 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Tue, 5/26 2:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Greater Lake Tahoe Area
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph and
waves 1 to 4 feet for Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 2 PM PDT Tuesday.

* 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.