Lake Wind Advisory Issued for Greater Lake Tahoe, Reno, Carson City Areas
A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for the Greater Lake Tahoe, Reno, Carson City, and Western Nevada Basin areas from 5 AM to 11 PM PDT on Saturday, October 9, with winds up to 40 mph and hazardous lake conditions expected.
A Lake Wind Advisory has been issued for the Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno, NV, issued the advisory today, October 8, 2026, at 11:21 AM PDT.
The advisory is in effect from 5 AM to 11 PM PDT on Saturday, October 9, 2026. Residents and visitors should prepare for southwest winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph. Waves on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake are expected to reach 2 to 3 feet.
These conditions will create hazardous situations for small craft. The NWS advises checking lake conditions before heading out and being prepared for sudden increases in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities until winds subside.
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