Carson City Weather: Warming trend, Sierra snowmelt prompts flood watch for region
With rising temperatures bringing snowmelt runoff from the Sierra, a Flood Watch is in effect beginning Sunday for much of the region, including Carson City, Lyon, Washoe and Douglas counties, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
As temperatures continue to warm into this weekend and remain above average into next week, the extensive high elevation snowpack will begin to melt off at a more rapid pace, according to the weather service. The Flood Watch is from Sunday through Tuesday. Go here for the weather service statement.
Additionally, the increased snowmelt will cause rises in many area small streams and rivers in the Sierra. Minor flooding is possible by the middle of next week for the Carson Valley.
Carson City emergency management officials say much of the flooding concern is for areas north and south of Carson City, From Washoe Valley to Carson Valley, which may pose travel issues for Carson City residents in the event of flooding.
Check the most recent forecasts and observations if you live near a stream or river, or plan to hike or camp near any steams or rivers. For Carson City area forecasts, see CarsonWeather.com.
Those living along the Walker River or its flood prone areas, now is the time to prepare for potentially significant flooding next week. Sandbags will be made available at several locations throughout Lyon County. On Saturday in Yerington, there will be a sandbagging volunteer event. Go here for the story.
The weather service advises snowmelt flows can be highest in the evening and overnight in the smaller streams. Rivers and streams will continue to run swift, cold and turbulent through June. Flood water will likely inundate pasture land, some campgrounds, cover hiking and biking trails and roads leading into the high country.
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