Whine depressing clutch

Hey boys and girls. I just bought an 03 Taco SR5. It has 210,000 kms, or 131,000 miles. There are a few little gremlins to work out but over all it is a great truck. The day after I got it home a noise raised it's head. When I depress the clutch shifting from 1st to 2nd and 2nd to 3rd, there is a whine (lasts about 1.5 seconds) which seems to come from directly under the shifter. Any thoughts on what this may be? Would I need to give immediate attention or can I nurse to spring when I pull my car out of storage so I have a second vehicle to use while working on this?

 

+1 for throwout bearing

after checking fluid level

 

Yup

 

Are you sure it's not the clutch pedal squeeking?
*another common problem*

 

Ya, I have that going on as well. I know how to fix that one. Ok, I just moved and do not have a heated garage for this winter. Does the throw out typically just grenade or do you boys think I can nurse it through the winter because I would prefer to do the repair on my own.

 

I would say throw out bearing for sure. How long has it been since you first started hearing the whining noise? Do you drive many miles each day?