Weather Alerts For Echo Lake, CA
Lake Wind Advisory
-# HEADLINE -------------------- LAKE WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM PDT THIS EVENING # DETAILS -------------------- 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. Impacted lakes include Eagle Lake, Lake Davis, Frenchman Lake, Stampede and Boca reservoirs, Donner Lake, Lake Tahoe, Bridgeport Reservoir, Topaz Lake, Mono Lake, and Crowley Lake. WHEN From 11 AM this morning to 10 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. ISSUED AT Monday, April 20, 2026 at 12:24 AM PDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Reno NV HEADER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE # 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. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Eastern Plumas, Eastern Sierra Counties, Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen, Mono County Including the cities of Incline Village, Susanville, Stateline, Sierraville, Markleeville, Westwood, Lee Vining, Loyalton, Bridgeport, Coleville, Truckee, Mammoth Lakes, Tahoe City, South Lake Tahoe, Portola, and Glenbrook
Winter Storm Watch
-# HEADLINE -------------------- WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON # DETAILS -------------------- 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. ISSUED AT Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 9:20 AM PDT ISSUED BY National Weather Service Reno NV HEADER URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE # PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS -------------------- Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. # AREAS AFFECTED -------------------- Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater Lake Tahoe Area Including the cities of Markleeville, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Tahoe City, South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, and Truckee
Pollen Alert
-Pollen Index: 10.8 Pollen Level: high Predominant Pollen: Ash, Elm and Cedar/Juniper. The quantity of pollen grains in the air for Tuesday will be falling in the low range. This lowering of pollen concentrations is a result of falling temperatures, rising humidity and heavy rains in the evening which tend to wash pollen out of the air. Relief is in sight.