Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 8 Miles SSW Sweetwater Summit NV

Lake Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
1207 PM PDT Sun Apr 19 2026

CAZ071>073-NVZ002-210500-
/O.NEW.KREV.LW.Y.0011.260420T1800Z-260421T0500Z/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Lake Tahoe
Area-Mono County-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Lee Vining, Portola,
Susanville, Loyalton, Markleeville, Coleville, Sierraville,
Glenbrook, Incline Village, Mammoth Lakes, Tahoe City, South Lake
Tahoe, Stateline, Truckee, and Westwood
1207 PM PDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 10 PM PDT MONDAY...

* WHAT...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.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern
  Sierra Counties, and Mono County.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 10 PM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
  improve.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Impacted lakes include Eagle Lake, Lake
  Davis, Frenchman Lake, Stampede and Boca reservoirs, Donner Lake,
  Lake Tahoe, Bridgeport Reservoir, Mono Lake, and Crowley Lake.

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.

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Winter Storm Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
920 AM PDT Sun Apr 19 2026

CAZ073-201630-
/O.NEW.KREV.WS.A.0004.260421T1200Z-260423T0000Z/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Lee Vining, Mammoth Lakes,
and Coleville
920 AM PDT Sun Apr 19 2026

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 8000 feet. Snow accumulations of 6 to 12
  inches above 8000 feet with up to 18 inches on highest mountain
  peaks. Up to 4 inches of snow possible for communities along
  Highway 395. Wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph across lower elevations
  and up to 80 mph along ridges.

* WHERE...Mono County.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult through Sierra passes.
  The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday and Wednesday
  commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong and gusty winds are anticipated Monday
  and Tuesday with potentially damaging winds Tuesday afternoon.
  Heaviest snowfall expected late Tuesday morning through Tuesday
  afternoon. Locally greater snow totals are possible with heavier
  snow showers. Isolated lightning is also possible along the Sierra
  crest Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

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