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As a low pressure system and cold front approach the region, winds will increase and become strong and gusty Friday afternoon and evening, prompting a Red Flag Warning by the National Weather Service.

Fall colors are near their peak at Lake Tahoe and in Hope Valley but with wind, rain and snow in the forecast, this may be the last few days to witness their spectacular golds, yellows and reds.

Fire restrictions on public land in Western Nevada, in place since June 30, will be lifted this Friday, Sept. 30, agency managers announced Wednesday. The Carson City Fire Department, however, has no intention at this time of lifting fire restrictions within the city limits.

Enjoy the last few warm days of September as another weather system is expected to arrive later this week to cool things off into the weekend and beyond, according to the National Weather Service.

After a cool start to fall, summer-like temperatures will return for the early part of this week as a ridge of high pressure builds over the west, according to the National Weather Service.

Fire season is still in full swing, regardless of clouds in the sky and a few rain drops; Carson City is at risk, just one spark away from a major fire. Weather conditions play a very integral part in the daily planning and readiness level for fire agencies.

It is becoming more likely that weather conditions will match up in time for the Fall Equinox on Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service. A significant pattern change is on tap for Wednesday and Thursday as a cold front and an upper level low push through the area.

Gusty winds and low humidity expected Tuesday has prompted the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a Red Flag Warning for the Sierra Front including Carson City.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Temporary traffic closures will be in place on State Route 28 south of Incline Village in coming weeks as part of a Nevada Department of Transportation project to construct a shared use path and enhance roadway safety and water quality.

A cold front is moving through the Carson City region bringing cooler temperatures, scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms through Tuesday night, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

A building ridge of high pressure will bring warm and dry conditions to the eastern Sierra, Carson City and western Nevada region through this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Did you feel the chill in the air this morning? It was a cool start to Labor Day with Carson City seeing a low of 41, Minden, 32 and South Lake Tahoe a barely freezing 31, according to the National Weather Service.

A cold front will move through the Carson City region Saturday night into Sunday bringing cooler temperatures, occasional breezy conditions and a slight chance for a few showers mainly north of Interstate 80, according to the National Weather Service.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Aug. 28 through Sept. 4, 2016: Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted:

Thunderstorms are expected to increase this week beginning Tuesday afternoon, with some forecaster confidence for isolated showers and thunderstorms in Carson City and western Nevada, according to the National Weather Service.

Temperatures are expected to warm this weekend with forecast highs in the low to mid 90s for Carson City and above average for most locations across the Sierra and western Nevada, according to the National Weather Service.

NDOT to host Silver Springs public meeting to provide USA Parkway extension update
The Nevada Department of Transportation will host a public information meeting to provide updates on construction of the USA Parkway extension on Thursday, Aug. 11.

The USA Parkway was originally constructed as a privately built, six-mile-long road connecting Interstate 80 to the Tahoe Reno Industrial Center east of Sparks.

Three years of change and rebranding efforts by the Carson City Visitors Bureau (CCVB) are turning the Nevada state capital into a tourist destination, said CCVB Executive Director Joel Dunn, and no longer a point on the road map to pass through.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of July 25-31, 2016: Work will continue on the Downtown Corridor improvement project on Carson Street. The following streets will be impacted with daytime closures:

High temperatures will be in the low to mid 90s around Carson City this weekend and will gradually get warmer beginning next week, according to the National Weather Service.

Hot and dry weather will continue through at least Monday with gusty winds expected to arrive, prompting the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a Red Flag Warning for Carson City and much of Western Nevada beginning Sunday.

Responding to public concerns that the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department follows a different watering schedule than residents and businesses, Carson City Public Works Director Darren Schulz said conserving water is a priority across the board for the city.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – Beginning Tuesday, drivers will see periodic daytime lane closures on USA Parkway/State Route 439 as the Nevada Department of Transportation begins heavy construction to improve and extend the Parkway to connect Interstate 80 and U.S. 50.

Winds will become increasingly strong and gusty Friday afternoon and Saturday prompting a Red Flag Warning by the National Weather Service for much of western Nevada and Carson City region.

Gusty conditions and low humidity have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for much of western Nevada Sierra front, including Carson City, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday.

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Tuesday as gusty winds and low humidity are expected to develop throughout the western Nevada Sierra front region, including Carson City.
The winds are also expected to bring widespread haze over the region due to the Trailhead Fire burning in northern California.

Heading into the three-day holiday weekend, there's a chance for scattered thunderstorms developing Friday and Saturday afternoon, mainly east of Highway 395, with sunny skies and pleasant weather continuing through Monday, July 4, according to the National Weather service.

Fourth of July celebrations abound in the Carson City area. Fireworks can be found in Carson City, Reno, Sparks, and at both north and south shore of Lake Tahoe. There are several daytime events going on as well, so grab the kids, friends, and family and have a great Independence Day weekend!

Saturday, July 2:
Fourth of July Weekend Celebration with the Inyo, V&T Locomotive #25, the McKeen Car and the Glenbrook at the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City (Train Rides 10am-4pm; Unlimited Ride wristband $15, $5 kids 4-17)

The Bureau of Land Management, the U.S. Forest Service, and the Nevada Division of Forestry have announced the implementation of fire restrictions for all state and federally owned lands. In addition, the Carson City Fire Department has now implemented fire restrictions on city and privately owned lands within Carson City.

The National Weather Service advises thunderstorms are moving into the region early Tuesday evening bringing the possibility of a half inch of hail and wind gusts of up to 55 mph.

At 5:36 p.m. the weather service Doppler radar was tracking the thunderstorms over the Eastern Sierra and Western Nevada, mainly south of Highway 50, prompting a Special Weather Statement.