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. && $$
Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 920 AM PDT Sun Apr 19 2026 CAZ072-NVZ002-201630- /O.NEW.KREV.WS.A.0004.260421T1200Z-260423T0000Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area- Including the cities of Markleeville, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Tahoe City, South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Truckee 920 AM PDT Sun Apr 19 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow above 6500 feet. Snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches above 6500 feet with 12 to 18 inches along highest mountain peaks. 1 to 4 inches of snow possible at lake level, especially on the western shores. Wind gusts of 30 to 35 mph across lower elevations, including Lake Tahoe where wave heights reach 1 to 3 feet. Ridgetop winds gusting up to 90 mph at times. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult through Sierra passes. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday and Wednesday commutes. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall expected late Tuesday morning through Tuesday afternoon. Heavier snow showers could result in locally greater snow totals. Isolated lightning is also possible along the Sierra crest Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$