Wind advisory for Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake

A wind advisory has been issued for Lake Tahoe by the National Weather Service from 2-11pm Thursday.

Gusty northeast winds will produce choppy waters on lakes throughout the Tahoe-Reno area this afternoon and evening.

Expect white caps on Lake Tahoe Thursday afternoon. Photo/Kathryn Reed

A cold front will move across the region and bring a rapid increase in north and northeast winds this afternoon. The roughest lake conditions are expected along the West and South shores of Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake.