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Happenings around Carson City for Tuesday, Jan. 29
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/29/2019 - 8:22amGood morning Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019. We hope your work week started off on the right foot even though the weather outside has been unpredictable, with sunshine one day and clouds the next. Today we're looking at a slight chance of rain showers, around 20 percent after 11 a.m., and otherwise mostly cloudy skies and a high of 54.
What's happening around Carson City on Sunday, Jan. 20
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 01/19/2019 - 10:50pmHappy Sunday, Carson City! Don't let a storm and some wet weather forecast for today dampen your mood. The weekend isn't over yet! And with a little optimism, maybe the clouds will part just enough tonight to view the lunar eclipse.
Saturday sunset in Dayton
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 12/29/2018 - 9:08pmThe setting sun paints clouds in the evening sky over Dayton Saturday.
Events and Happenings in Carson City for Wednesday Dec. 19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 12/19/2018 - 8:52amGood morning Carson City! It’s going to be another beautiful winter day today with a high of 54 and a low of 30. It should be mostly sunny until around 4 pm when the clouds should start to move in for the night.
Here’s what’s going on around town today, Wednesday December 19:
Morning clouds over Slide Mountain
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/16/2018 - 7:14pmSierra Lutheran grad Kubel builds dream one bolt at a time
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 12/14/2018 - 11:05amFew know the highs and lows of life the way Michael Kubel does.
Like many, the depths and uplifting times in Kubel’s life mirror the mountains and valleys everyone experiences. But unlike most are the sheer heights and chasms in his world.
UNR scientists find causes of 'firenado' in deadly northern California Carr Fire
Submitted by editor on Wed, 12/05/2018 - 2:40pmRENO — A destructive fire-generated vortex — a massive stream of rising, spinning, smoke, ash and fire — that topped out at 17,000 feet above the earth, accelerated the Carr fire that killed eight people and devastated a widespread area in the Redding, Calif., region in July 2018.
The vortex, a little-observed atmospheric phenomena, was spinning with the power of a class three tornado, which earned it the name of Firenado.
Weird clouds in Gardnerville called a Fallstreak Hole
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 09/15/2018 - 11:18amWhile we were out having lunch in Gardnerville we noticed this strange cloud formation above in the attached photo.
Last evening we noticed that a similar event occurred in the Bay Area. https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/strange-cloud-formation-puzzles-bay-...
Apparently it’s called a Fallstreak hole.
Carson's beauteous sky
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 08/30/2018 - 6:26pmStorm clouds over Carson City give way to rainbow
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/26/2018 - 7:13pmViews from East Carson City today. What a beautiful sight.
Capital sunrise
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 02/18/2018 - 8:16amClouds east of Carson City lit up the sky brilliantly Sunday morning as dawn gave way to sunrise behind Prison Hill and over the Pinenut Range.
Clouds over Dayton
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/24/2018 - 5:27pmUFO/Spaceship Cloud over Dayton. According to Wikipedia these are Lenticular clouds, defined as stationary clouds that form in the troposphere, typically in perpendicular alignment to the wind direction. They are often comparable in appearance to a lens or saucer.
New Year welcomes Super Moon
Submitted by editor on Mon, 01/01/2018 - 4:51pmThe second supermoon in a series of three will happen tonight, Monday, Jan. 1, 2018 with the peak occurring at 6:24 p.m. Pacific Time. The forecast calls for scattered high clouds and relatively mild conditions for this time of the year. The final supermoon in the series will happen Jan. 31, which also corresponds with a lunar eclipse for some parts of the world.
Sun and clouds combine for dry weather this Christmas holiday weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/23/2017 - 7:35amHigh clouds with periods of sunshine and gusty winds are expected this weekend around the Carson City and Lake Tahoe regions, putting a familiar capper on a likely Christmas without snow in western Nevada.
JoAnne Skelly: The Winter Landscape
Submitted by editor on Sat, 12/16/2017 - 8:27pmMuch of my gardening life for most of the year is about doing: fertilizing, mowing, watering, raking, digging, transplanting and pruning. Now, with winter upon us, I have more of a chance to reflect on how the landscape actually looks as I sit in a sunny window watching the birds, the sun rise or set, the deer wandering through, or the weather blowing clouds around.
Foundation hosts Wungnema Holiday Open House Sunday, Dec. 17
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 12/10/2017 - 2:00pmThe Foundation for Carson City Parks and Recreation is holding an Open House at the Wungnema House in Mills Park Sunday, Dec. 17 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Carson City weather: Sunny with highs in the 70s this week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/25/2017 - 1:43pmPeriods of high clouds, light valley winds and mostly sunny skies are expected for this first full week of fall around Carson City, according to the National Weather Service.
Wednesday, Sept. 13: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Wed, 09/13/2017 - 5:42amReady to head back to school, Carson City? The entire community is invited to attend the Open House Open Hearts Community Fair at Carson High School this evening. You’ll be treated to performances from our talented students, yummy treats created by the CHS Culinary students, and a plethora of information from community services like the library and Boys and Girls Club. Wheeled Food Wednesdays at the Brewery Arts Center is contingent on nice weather, so it’s too early to tell if the rain clouds will cooperate.
Wednesday, Sept. 6: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Tue, 09/05/2017 - 8:24pmSix years ago, shots rang out and Carson City was thrust into the middle of a tragedy. Four people died in the IHOP shooting, three of them National Guard members. Today, they will be honored again during the annual Remembrance Run. If you are driving along Fairview, please give them some extra room. Wheeled Truck Wednesday at the Brewery Arts Center is a ‘weather permitting’ event, so keep your eye out for rain clouds.
Mac the Naw: Fishing strong at Sierra lakes; Heenan opens Sept. 1, plus adventures in Oregon
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/24/2017 - 2:04pmHello fellow anglers, I have been away for a couple weeks fishing in Oregon and northern California. Oh did we get into some nice fish, which I will give you the full story at the end of this report.
Weather Service: Expect partly cloudy skies around western Nevada during solar eclipse
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/20/2017 - 1:33pmSolar viewing glasses will be turned to the sky for Monday’s solar eclipse. While Carson City and western Nevada are not in the totality path, the eclipse will still be quite visible, with 75 to 90 percent of totality, or the percent of the sun obscured, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Carson City area weather: Chance of thunderstorms, potential for flash flooding this weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/18/2017 - 11:15amA low pressure system off the coast of southern California will bring air instability and moisture to western Nevada and the Eastern Sierra through the weekend and into next week creating the potential for thunderstorm activity, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Beautiful skies over Carson City on Sunday night
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 06/25/2017 - 8:39pmTuesday, May 9: Things to do in Carson City
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Mon, 05/08/2017 - 10:09pmSunny days, sweeping the clouds away. On my way to where the air is sweet. I can tell you where to find some fun, down on Carson Street. Mile High Jazz Band at Comma Coffee is the hot ticket tonight. Such a beautiful day in store, they’ll probably be in the courtyard. Our rivers and reservoirs are filled to the brim: if you ever wanted to learn more about fly-fishing, this is probably a good time for it. The Carson City Fly Fishing Club meets monthly at the Carson City Airport and is a perfect choice for those who already love or are curious about the sport.
TUESDAY:
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: March 18 - 19
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 03/17/2017 - 5:00pmBet your bottom dollar that it will be a great weekend. Wild Horse Children’s Theater finishes up its spring production of ‘Annie, Jr: The Musical,’ so don’t miss your chance to catch these talented kids on stage. Muscle Powered will be out and about for their monthly Trash Mob and invite you to help clean up a little corner of our valley. The Annual Polar Plunge at Zephyr Cove is a brave way to help the Special Olympics raise money, and the costumes get wilder every year. Keep reading and enjoy the weather before the clouds return.
SATURDAY:
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: March 11 – 12
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 03/10/2017 - 7:53pmWhat’s this? A weekend with no snow in sight? That’s the best news I’ve heard in months. Welcome to the wrestlers and swimmers who are in town for their respective tournaments: you’ll find other fun things on this list to occupy your downtime. It’s a St. Patty’s celebration in Virginia City this weekend with the parade, Rocky Mountain Oyster Fest, and Ball Buster Saloon Crawl. Bragging rights are on the line at the Sixth Annual Thirsty Boy Homebrew Competition sponsored by Just Brew It. You’ll get a sneak peek at the soon-to-open Shoe Tree Brewery if you attend the award ceremony.
Cloud resembling UFO flying through the sky
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 03/04/2017 - 1:29amWungnema Open House on Sunday honors Native American heritage
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 02/16/2017 - 12:31pmThe Foundation for Carson City Parks & Recreation is holding an Open House at the Wungnema House in Mills Park on Sunday, Feb. 19, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. honoring Native American heritage.
Carson City Weather: Rain, high winds return to area
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 02/04/2017 - 2:45pmAfter periods of clouds and isolated showers this weekend, rain is expected to return to Carson City late Sunday into Monday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno reports, accompanied by a high wind watch with gusts as high as 45 miles per hour (mph) and sustained winds between 15-25 mph by Monday afternoon.
Art exhibits in Carson City set for Friday receptions
Submitted by editor on Thu, 02/02/2017 - 1:49pmArt lovers will have two receptions to attend in Carson City on Friday evening. Gil Martin, who makes his own paint from natural earth pigments that he digs up from various sources in the western United States, will feature his work in the “From the Ground Up” exhibit presented by the Capital City Arts Initiative Friday through May 24 at the Courthouse Gallery.