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Updated:December 18, 2025 8:00 am PST

Lake Wind Advisory LAKE WIND ADVISORY  
Nevada County
Effective: Wed, 12/17 10:30pm Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: December 18, 2025 8:00 am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 12/18 10:30pm Certainty: Likely
Areas Affected: Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Greater Lake Tahoe Area
 
Alert Details: 
* WHAT...For Lake Tahoe, southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to
40 mph Thursday evening, increasing Friday to 15 to 25 mph with
gusts to 45 mph. Waves 2 to 4 feet.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 4 PM Thursday to 4 AM PST Saturday.

* 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.