Lake wind advisory issued for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area for Wednesday — gusts could peak at 40 mph

A lake wind advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 12:16 p.m. valid for Wednesday, March 4 between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

The NWS Reno NV states to expect, “West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and waves 2 to 4 feet for Lake Tahoe.”

“Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions improve,” the NWS said. “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.”

For more weather alerts in the Tahoe area, visit Weather Advisories