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Hello Carson City as we head into Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019 with the force of Monday's wind. Well, what can we say about what's ahead weather wise other than rain is likely down here in the valley but up at Lake Tahoe is another story. The Sierra once again braces for another series of winter storms that are expected to bring several feet of snow, again, through Thursday. Traveling in the mountains isn't advised but if you must, check in with NVRoads.com for the latest updates.

Future Farmers of America provided the venue, Carson High School students voted with their hard earned dollars, and AP Environment and Honors Biology teacher Cort Roseleip was chosen to kiss a goat. Readers must take a look at the photo above to fully comprehend the magnitude of this event.

The 19th annual Snowshoe Thompson Ski and Snowshoe Celebration returns once again to the Sierra on Saturday, March 2 at 9:30 a.m. at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course in South Lake Tahoe.

Event activities begin with a guided tour over the snow starting at 9:30 a.m. with Norwegian native and longboard ski expert Nina MacLeod, who will also give a longboard ski demonstration. Attendees may bring their own snowshoes and cross country skis, or rent snowshoes from the Lake Tahoe Golf Course.

Recently, SkillsUSA had its Regional Photography Competition, and all five participating CHS students are going to State. SkillsUSA is a career and technical student organization serving more than 395,000 high school, college, and middle school students across the nation in trade training programs and technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations.

RENO, Nev. – Chickadees with better learning and memory skills, needed to find numerous food caches, are more likely to survive their first winter, a long-term study of mountain chickadees has found.

Enhanced spatial cognition and brain power evolves via natural selection, an elaborate study of hundreds of mountain chickadees in the Sierra Nevada has found. Using passive integrative transponder tags in combination with radio frequency identification-equipped feeders, scientists at the University of Nevada, Reno have tracked feeding behaviors and measured learning and memory of these non-migratory birds that live year-round in the high-elevation forest northwest of Truckee, Calif.

Good day Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2019. We're looking at partly sunny skies today with a high of 41, followed by gusty winds and the chance of rain and snow overnight into Wednesday, lasting through at least Thursday.

In the tradition of TED, a nonprofit organization devoted to Ideas Worth Spreading, comes TEDxCarsonCity, a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.

On Tuesday, February 26, the Capital City Arts Initiative will present a public event by writer Caleb Cage. Cage will read from his collection of short stories, "Desert Mementos: Stories of Iraq and Nevada." The event is part of CCAI’s ongoing Nevada Neighbors series and will take place at 6pm at the Brick, 108 E Proctor Street, Carson City.

There will be an informal reception for Cage preceding the event at 5:30pm. No tickets needed; the public is cordially invited.

Peter Mires, author of the book, "Lost Carson City," will be the featured speaker at the monthly brown bag luncheon held Tuesday, Feb. 12 from 12-1 p.m. inside the Nevada State Archives board room in Carson City.

Light refreshments will be served.

For meteorologists, effectively communicating weather forecasts and their related dangers is essential in maintaining the health, safety and resilience of communities. A new study published by a team of researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno, the Desert Research Institute and the National Weather Service in Reno suggests that effective communication isn’t only about sharing information on upcoming weather events, it’s about building trust and common ground between forecasters and the public.

Hello and good day Carson City. It is Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 49. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Here's what's happening around town:

Gabriel Rutledge will be headlining the Carson Comedy Club this weekend, Jan. 11-12 inside the Carson Nugget located at 507 N Carson St. in Carson City.

CARSON CITY— If the definition of America as “the land of opportunity” needed a singular story to illustrate it, John Mackay’s would be a likely choice and 19th Century Nevada the perfect backdrop.

Sinda Slagle, the author of “London Spies” will speak at the Brewery Arts Cafe in Carson City on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2019, as part of the BAC's Book Masters meeting.

She will speak a little bit about her book and bring books for sale. We will have a question and answer session. Her books are available on Amazon including Audio Books, Sundowner in Reno, and Morleys Book Store in Carson City may have some copies left.

This event is free. It begins at 5:15 p.m. at the Brewery Arts Center Cafe, 449 West King Street in Carson City.

Nevada Humanities has announced the book selections for the 2019 Nevada Reads program.

Throughout 2019, Nevada Reads will feature three books, two nonfiction memoirs and one novel:

RENO — Winter snows are accumulating in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, creating the snowpacks that serve as a primary source of water for the western U.S. However, due to rising average temperatures, snowpacks in the Great Basin appear to be transitioning from seasonal, with a predictable amount and melt rate, to “ephemeral,” or short-lived, which are less predictable and only last up to 60 days.

Students and educators at Carson City’s Empire Elementary School were treated once more to inspirational coaching sessions in the art of storytelling and writing throughout the entire week. Children’s Author Gary Hogg will visit all classrooms K-5 to model a 45-minute writing lesson for teachers and students alike.

Good day, Carson City. It is Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018. For those keeping score, there are 8 days until winter begins, 14 days until Christmas, and 19 days until 2019. Here is what's happening around Carson City today:

Author Patricia Cafferata will read from "Christmas in Nevada" on Tuesday, Dec. 11, from noon to 1 p.m. at the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records in Carson City.

The delightful and touching stories tell how Nevadans have celebrated the holiday, from 1858 to the present day. All are welcome to attend.

Some of the more unusual accounts include the story of three miners trapped underground for forty-five days during the Christmas season, Tonopah’s “Nevergreen” tree, and Reno’s Santa Pub Crawl with thousands of costumed revelers.

Carson Tahoe Expressions Memory Care, a new Prestige memory care center opening soon in Carson City, Nev., invites the community to a free informational seminar designed to share evidence based, holistic approaches to avoiding memory loss on Friday, Dec. 7, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center.

Hello Carson City and welcome to another bright, sunny yet cool fall day in the capital city. Today is Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018 with the weekend now in sight. There's quite a few activities in the works today. Something for the mind, body and sharing food with others for the soul.

The Carson High School Library was packed with students Nov. 1 for a special occasion guest speaker, author and CHS graduate Teri Case. She gave students who attend College Connections some practical and realistic advice on writing applications for both local and national scholarships.

According to George Eliot, “Our dead are never dead to us until we have forgotten them.”

Hello Carson City and welcome to Friday, Nov. 2, 2018. It's the end of the work week with events today featuring political gatherings, art showings, a fascinating lecture about Carson City and all things ABBA as tonight is the opening of "Mamma Mia" at the Carson City Community Center.

Teri Case, award winning author of “Tiger Drive” will be at the Brewery Arts Cafe at 449 King Street beginning at 5:15 p.m. on Nov. 8. Teri grew up in Carson City and attended our schools here. She lived on Tiger Drive and her book is about a fictionalized family coping with many different personalities. Come by and meet Teri as she conducts a question and answer session.

CARSON CITY — From the historic United States Branch Mint to the V&T Railroad to the fact it remains one of the most sparsely populated state capitals, Carson City has a colorful and unique history.

Though no one knows for sure who said “Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life”, CHS teacher and Air Force veteran Tod Jennings, in his respectfully fun and playful manner, challenged CHS teacher and Navy veteran Daniel Ingram to a bet.

Carson High School students are in for a special treat. The students who attend the College Connections session on Nov. 1 with honored author Teri Case will receive some practical and realistic advice on their applications for both local and national scholarships.

Hello Carson City, today is Monday, Oct. 22, 2018. As another weekend ends, a short work week begins with Friday officially Nevada Day, a state holiday and a weekend of festivities ahead including Saturday's famed Nevada Day parade.

Happy Wednesday, Carson City! We’re half way through the work week with a chilly day ahead. The high is 68, low at 28. Today is October 17, and here’s what we have in store for you today: