Snow
Photos: After the snow at Carson City's Empire Ranch Golf Course
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 03/12/2023 - 12:03pmA White, Snow Covered and Sunny Day Above Indian Hills
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 03/03/2023 - 9:53amThanks for the treats!
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/10/2023 - 12:43pmWinter photos at Empire Ranch Golf Course
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 01/08/2023 - 3:45pmGovernor announces 2-hour opening delay Wednesday for northern Nevada state offices due to storm
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 8:04pmCARSON CITY — Due to expected overnight snow and cold weather, the Nevada Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Safety are anticipating dangerous road conditions in the Carson City, Washoe County and Douglas County areas on Wednesday morning.
Carson City School District closes schools Wednesday for winter storm, WNC campuses also closed
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 4:33pmAs a result of the impending snowstorm, all schools in the Carson City School District will be closed for the entire day Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. The National Weather Service is predicting one of the most impactful winter storms in recent years to hit our area. Periods of heavy snow and strong winds are expected tonight. The storm threatens to be disruptive to travel throughout the region.
Carson City chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby share in concern, hope for the future (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 2:18pmClimate change: Is it real? Yes! Is there something that you can do? Yes! A few years ago I became more aware and concerned about our environment. My concern was elevated based upon what I was reading, hearing and witnessing.
Weather Service warns of dangerous blizzard conditions in Sierra, heavy snow for Carson City area
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/26/2021 - 10:53amThough the skies around Carson City were blue Tuesday morning, a winter storm is on the way, with various warnings for Lake Tahoe and the Sierra, as well as down to the valley floors around the Carson City area.
The National Weather Service in Reno warns that if you have to travel into the Sierra, do so early Tuesday as conditions will rapidly change Tuesday evening.
Light snow around Carson City and lower valleys, stronger system to arrive late Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 9:25amWith anywhere from a light dusting in the capital city to an inch or more from Reno into Washoe Valley, winter weather has arrived again, with a strong system shaping up to drop several feet of snow in the Sierra and several inches along the valley floors, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Northern Nevada outdoor gardening: As the snow flies, plan ahead to spring landscaping
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 12:12pmIn recent weeks, the ground was pliable. The temperature, comfortable and the outside beckoned. The urge to plant was getting hard to resist. Yet resist we must, for this is winter after all. I know the 15-day forecast is unreliable, but I can’t help but check it out, if, for no other reason than to instill a smidgin of common sense into my “I want to plant” brain. Snow is ahead this week.
Carson City area weather: Storms to bring multiple feet of snow to Sierra, several inches to valley floors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/24/2021 - 7:54amWith a series of winter storms aimed at the Sierra, western Nevada and Carson City areas, a flurry of National Weather Service advisories and watches are in effect with plenty of snow from the Sierra to the valley floors on the way this week.
Capital City Arts Initiative announces exhibition of Photo Finished 2021 presented by Carson High Seniors
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 01/23/2021 - 12:06pmThe Capital City Arts Initiative (CCAI) announces its exhibition, "Photo Finished 2021", at the Community Development Building (the Brick), 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City through March 25, 2021.
Thirteen seniors from Carson High School’s Advanced Photography program have work in the exhibit which is available online at ccainv.org.
Fishing Report: Be courteous while boating, ice fishing is fair
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 01/22/2021 - 3:58pmHello fellow anglers, I have to tell you that some boaters still have not taken a boater's safety course, by the actions I witnessed two weeks ago.
Carson City area weather: Light snow possible down to valley floors by weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/21/2021 - 9:36amAfter a week of sunshine around Carson City, the weather pattern will change beginning Friday and into next week, bringing colder weather, breezy conditions and chances for some accumulating snow down to the valley floor.
Carson City area weather: Winds to bring colder temperatures, storm potential later in week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/17/2021 - 10:55amGusty winds, especially in the Sierra, are expected Monday and Tuesday along with a cooling trend happening this week and the potential for snow by the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Scientists keep watch on climate and weather as drought grips Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/14/2021 - 2:50pmRENO — With much of the State of Nevada listed as in extreme drought, Nevadans are facing forecasts for a mild winter, with little precipitation since the rainy season started. With these designations, southern Nevadans are facing a mild and dry winter and northern Nevadans are looking at an uncertain forecast. All could face water restrictions, crop or pasture loss and, with exceptional drought, water shortage emergencies.
Northern Nevada outdoor gardening: The Gardener’s New Year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/10/2021 - 12:07pmHappy New Year! Many of us are glad to see the end of 2020 and hope 2021 will be much healthier and more peaceful. The calendar says winter is here, but the temperatures don’t seem to agree. I’m not complaining — sunny winter days in the upper 40s make me happy. Something that does concern me though is the lack of snow.
Fishing Report: Topaz Opener enjoyed by all, tips for ice fishing on our regional lakes
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 01/09/2021 - 4:56pmHello fellow anglers! As we welcomed in 2021, many anglers ascended on Topaz Lake to bring in the new year. I and fellow angler Tom Blotter were amongst the many.
At 6 a.m. Tom and I were on the lake waiting for the official start time. There was an eerie fog-like mist lingering over the lake. It was a cool 18 degrees, and the winds were calm. Our first line went into the water at 6:33 a.m. and the first strike came at 7 a.m.
Forest Service extends closures on developed campgrounds in California due to COVID concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/07/2021 - 10:24amUSDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region has decided to extend the developed campground closure on 12 National Forests in California to provide consistent COVID-19 mitigation response in accordance with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Stay-at-Home Orders. These Regional Orders will be in effect through Jan. 29, 2021.
Meanwhile, a duck finds time to skate at Carson City's Empire Ranch Golf Course
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 01/06/2021 - 2:35pmWildlife was seen doing what wildlife does recently at Empire Ranch Golf Course in Carson City. This duck was seen ice skating on a frozen pond.
The weather forecast calls for partly sunny skies to continue today and mostly sunny skies on Thursday. By Thursday night into Friday, winds are expected to pick up, bringing in a slight chance of rain and snow showers.
Lyon County says mountain lions in Mound House area have killed livestock, pets
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 11:55amThe Lyon County Sheriff's Office has reported a number of mountain lions that have been observed in the Mound House area that have apparently killed domestic animals and livestock, according to a post on the county's Facebook page.
Wind Advisory in effect for Carson City region, snow in the Sierra
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/04/2021 - 3:01pmThe National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory in effect for much of the region, including the greater Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley and Washoe Valley areas until 10 p.m. tonight.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: Sheep that glow in the dark
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 1:25pmOne of the most overlooked pieces of noteworthy scientific advancement buried by the pandemic of 2020 occurred in Uruguay. Yes, right out of Ripley's Believe It or Not, a group of Uruguayan scientists announced that they had successfully modified the genetic makeup of a group of sheep to make them glow in the dark.
Carson City area weather: Storm to bring strong wind and rain to valleys, snow in the Sierra
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/03/2021 - 12:25pmA winter storm will bring a round of strong and possibly damaging winds for most areas, with heavy wet snow for the Sierra late Sunday night into Tuesday morning and mostly rain down to the valley floors.
Carson City area weather: Parade of winter storms lined up into the new year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/30/2020 - 12:10pmWith the closing of 2020 the new year will bring in a parade of winter storms for the Sierra, Carson City area and western Nevada, according to the National Weather Service.
Light snow over Carson City region to continue through the morning
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/28/2020 - 8:26amThe Carson City region is experiencing light snow with slick conditions during the Monday morning commute. Highest snow totals based on webcams are near and south of US-50.
Carson City area weather: Light snow could produce slick travel conditions through Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/27/2020 - 10:56amAnother winter storm, this one colder than the previous storm, will move into the Carson City region late Sunday producing periods of light snow and slick driving conditions for portions of the eastern Sierra and western Nevada, continuing through Monday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City area weather: Sierra snow into Saturday, followed by colder storm Monday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 12/25/2020 - 11:04amThe weather will transition to a more active pattern with periods of mountain snow, valley rain, and gusty winds later Friday through Saturday morning, according to the National Weather Service. A second colder system will be on its heels for early Monday and will provide chances for another round of snow.
Carson City area weather: Pair of storms lined up for late Christmas Day into the weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 10:06amUPDATE: Heading into the Christmas holiday weekend, the weather pattern for the Carson City region is expected to change beginning Christmas Day with periods of rain, snow and gusty winds into early next week, according to the National Weather Service.
Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area remains closed to motorized activities due to lack of snow
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/24/2020 - 9:19amThe Bridgeport Winter Recreation Area on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest's Bridgeport Ranger District remains closed to over-snow vehicles, like snowmobiles, due to lack of snow. Snow levels must meet the minimum requirement in order to open the area.