National Weather ServiceCaliforniaLake Wind AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Lake Wind Advisories in California
The National Weather Service issued 33 lake wind advisories for California in 2025 and 52 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 4th most of any state. 2026 through September: 55, 40% above the average of 39 for those months in 2008-2025. Greater Lake Tahoe Area was covered most often (804 times since 2008).
How many lake wind advisories does California get?
Every lake wind advisory that covered part of California. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 55 |
| 2025 | 33 |
| 2024 | 35 |
| 2023 | 27 |
| 2022 | 46 |
| 2021 | 53 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2019 | 38 |
| 2018 | 46 |
| 2017 | 55 |
| 2016 | 53 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2014 | 45 |
| 2013 | 53 |
| 2012 | 74 |
| 2011 | 90 |
| 2010 | 70 |
| 2009 | 62 |
| 2008 | 74 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does California get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in California?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Lake Tahoe Area | 804 | 98 | September 25, 2026 |
| Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties | 121 | 18 | September 25, 2026 |
| Mono | 121 | 20 | September 25, 2026 |
| San Bernardino County-Upper Colorado River Valley | 121 | 11 | June 26, 2026 |
| West Side Mountains north of 198 | 23 | 23 | September 27, 2026 |
| Kern River Valley | 19 | 19 | September 27, 2026 |
| San Bernadino County-Upper Colorado River Valley | 8 | 0 | February 2, 2012 |
| West-Central San Joaquin Valley | 3 | 0 | June 26, 2008 |
| Los Banos - Dos Palos | 2 | 2 | June 27, 2026 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a lake wind advisory?
A lake wind advisory means winds strong enough to make small boats on inland lakes unsafe. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in California.