Wind Advisory Covers Lake Tahoe and Truckee Thursday
Evening gusts may build larger waves across the lake.
A Lake Wind Advisory from the National Weather Service applies to Greater Lake Tahoe, Truckee and nearby areas Thursday night. It begins at 7 p.m. and remains in effect until 2 a.m. Friday, covering the evening and early overnight hours around the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Sustained wind speeds are forecast at 15 to 25 mph, while the strongest gusts could reach 35 mph. On Lake Tahoe, that wind may produce waves measuring two to three feet. The combination of gusts and rough water could make conditions hazardous for small craft on area lakes.
The changing conditions are especially relevant for visitors planning to spend Thursday evening on or near the water. The service recommends checking conditions on the lake before departing because both winds and waves could strengthen suddenly. Boating may also be postponed altogether when conditions are unfavorable. The advisory extends beyond the immediate shoreline to Truckee and other surrounding communities, so the windy period may affect plans across the broader region as Thursday turns into Friday.
- Advisory runs Thursday from 7 p.m. until 2 a.m. Friday.
- Winds may reach 15 to 25 mph.
- Gusts could climb to 35 mph.
- Lake Tahoe waves may measure two to three feet.
- Coverage includes Greater Lake Tahoe, Truckee and surrounding areas.
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