UPDATE: Lake wind advisory for Northern California until Monday night

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An updated lake wind advisory was released by the NWS Reno NV on Monday at 12:24 a.m. valid between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. The advisory is for Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra counties and Lake Tahoe as well as Mono County.

The NWS informs, "Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph on northeast California and eastern Sierra lakes, including Lake Tahoe where wave heights of 1 to 3 feet are expected."

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

This advisory is in effect until 10 p.m.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published April 19, 2026 at 12:12 PM.