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Updated:July 3, 2025 6:15 pm PDT

Lake Wind Advisory LAKE WIND ADVISORY  
Nevada County
Effective: Thu, 7/3 4:33am Severity:  Moderate 
Updated: July 3, 2025 6:15 pm Urgency: Expected
Expires: Thu, 7/3 8:00pm Certainty: Likely
Areas Affected: Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Greater Lake Tahoe Area
 
Alert Details: 
* WHAT...Southwest winds around 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph and
waves 1 to 3 feet for Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 8 PM PDT this evening.

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

Information: 
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.