Lake Wind Advisory

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 1247 PM PDT Fri Oct 9 2026 ...LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE, DONNER LAKE, AND PROSSER AND BOCA RESERVOIRS AND FOR WASHOE LAKE AND FOR PYRAMID LAKE, LAHONTAN, AND RYE PATCH RESERVOIRS... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. Waves 2 to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake. * WHEN...From 5 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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.