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Updated:June 26, 2026 2:15 pm PDT

Lake Wind Advisory LAKE WIND ADVISORY  
El Dorado County

  Effective: Fri, 6/26 11:32am Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: June 26, 2026 2:15 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Sat, 6/27 11:00pm Certainty: Likely

Areas Affected: Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Greater Lake Tahoe Area
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph for
Lake Tahoe, Donner Lake, and Prosser and Boca reservoirs. Wave
heights 1 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM PDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may briefly subside tonight before
increasing again early Saturday morning.

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.