Watches, Warnings & Advisories



2 products issued by NWS for: 4 Miles WNW Zephyr Cove 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

CAZ072-NVZ002-201630-
/O.NEW.KREV.WS.A.0004.260421T1200Z-260423T0000Z/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Markleeville, Glenbrook, Incline Village,
Tahoe City, South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Truckee
920 AM PDT Sun Apr 19 2026

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

* WHAT...Heavy snow above 6500 feet. Snow accumulations of 4 to 10
  inches above 6500 feet with 12 to 18 inches along highest mountain
  peaks. 1 to 4 inches of snow possible at lake level, especially on
  the western shores. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph across lower
  elevations, including Lake Tahoe where wave heights reach 1 to 3
  feet. Ridgetop winds gusting up to 90 mph at times.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* 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...Heaviest snowfall expected late Tuesday
  morning through Tuesday afternoon. Heavier snow showers could
  result in locally greater snow totals. 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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