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UPDATE: Carson City Fire Chief Stacey Giomi said the gas leak early Friday night was likely a gas truck that was mobile in the area and making deliveries. Douglas County fire agencies also received calls to dispatch regarding the smell from other points in the area.
He said mobile gas trucks sometimes emit odors after deliveries or if there is pressure build-up in tanks some gas will be released.
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UPDATE: Carson City firefighters were unable to determine the source of the gas leak early Friday night that sent a strong odor of natural gas into the air near Costco prompting a brief evacuation, according to dispatch. Highway 395 at Old Clear Creek Road has been reopened.

It is shaping up to be a white Christmas in Northern Nevada and the Sierra. A strong cold front will move through Lake Tahoe and Carson City on Wednesday likely bringing wind, rain and snow to the region by Christmas morning, according to the National Weather Service. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the Sierra and much of Western Nevada.

Another weak system will bring another round of snow in the Sierra around Lake Tahoe and potential snow showers in Carson City through mid-day Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. This will create the potential for slick roads over area passes as snow accumulates.

While forecasters say the precipitation amounts with the onslaught of the approaching winter storm won’t bring historic amounts of moisture, the high winds ahead of the system may prove to be for the record books.

Carson City and Western Nevada remains under a High Wind Warning through 4 a.m. Friday morning. The winds are expected to increase this morning, with the strongest early this afternoon, lowering some late in the afternoon but will remain gusty overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

The weather may be getting chilly in Carson City, and we do have a storm on the way. One place that stays warm year round is the water is the natural hot springs found at Travertine.

While eyes are on the significant winter storm headed for the Sierra and Carson City region, the National Weather Service warns that winds ahead of the storm may be damaging and among the strongest we've experienced in the past two years.

Hello, Carson City! The holiday season is in full swing with tree lightings, craft fairs, Santa sightings all around the area. Every week, I create a list of the fun stuff and events going on around the Carson City area for my Facebook page, I love Carson City. I follow the pages of local businesses and organizations, search website calendars, keep my ear to the ground, and compile a list of anything and everything going on in this community.

Those colorfully lit reindeer that you see all over Carson City, Douglas County, and Reno are the passion of one man, Willow Bill. For the last 18 years he has involved area school-children in the building of the holiday decorations, and the world's largest art project now covers over 60 miles of Nevada highway.

Rain and snow are in the forecast this weekend, prompting a Wind Advisory extending through the Sierra and into the Carson City region, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. A larger weather system is expected to move into the region after Monday.

Winds will begin to increase Friday morning along the Sierra Front and continue through Saturday morning. Gusts will be from the southwest, 20 to 50 mph with 60 mph gusts in wind prone areas, according

A High Wind Warning is in effect tonight into Saturday for Carson City and the Sierra Front in Nevada. Gusts 55 to 65 mph are likely along the Sierra Front with up to 75 mph gusts in wind prone areas, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

A cold front pushing through the Sierra and northwest Nevada will bring strong and gusty winds to the Carson City region Friday night through Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. In the meantime, low pressure will bring a quick round of rain and snow showers to Lake Tahoe and Western Nevada Thursday night.

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A series of weather systems will reach the Sierra today and Thursday with light mountain snow and rain for the Carson City region. Another, active weather system could bring more snow to the Sierra late Friday night and Saturday with rain and gusty winds for the valleys, according to the National Weather Service.

Low pressure moving across the Pacific Northwest will push a cold front across the eastern Sierra and western Nevada today prompting a Red Flag Warning and a Wind Advisory for the Carson City area.

Winds will increase this morning and continue through the afternoon, and slowly diminish by evening, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. Winds will be from the south to southwest, 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. Locally stronger gusts up to 65 mph is expected in wind prone areas.

Low pressure will move through northern California and northwest Nevada Monday, producing gusty winds and hazardous boating conditions for Lake Tahoe and Pyramid, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect.

In addition to the winds, the best chance for rain and high elevation snow is north of Interstate 80 from Monday afternoon to early Tuesday morning. Rainfall amounts up to 0.50 inch are possible in Lassen and Plumas counties, with less than 0.10 inch elsewhere.

UPDATE: The following news release was issued this morning from the Douglas County Sheriff's Office regarding Thursday night's armed robbery of a convenience store on Mica Drive south of Carson City.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Carson Country Market 924 Mica Drive, for an armed robbery that had occurred. A white male described as approximately 25 years old, 5 feet five inches, 180 pounds wearing a black (Elvis) wig, black glasses, dark hoodie, and dark pants and armed with a handgun robbed the clerk at the store.

Many celebrations are scheduled throughout the Silver State in the month of October. These Nevada 150 events celebrate all things Nevada and help bring awareness to the 150th Anniversary of Statehood. The following area events are held Oct. 1-15:

In celebration of Nevada’s 150th Anniversary of Statehood, several locally owned farms have transformed their corn fields into intricate Sesquicentennial themed corn mazes. Tours will be at various times throughout September, October and November. Six different Nevada farms will host a wide array of activities and games including corn mazes, petting zoos, pumpkin patches, prizes, and more.

A Dense Smoke Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Carson City, Dayton, Carson Valley and Reno areas through 5 p.m. Monday.

UPDATE THURSDAY 3:40PM: Go here for the latest on the King Fire. June Lake Road was to be opened at 2 p.m. Thursday. Here's a news brief from Mono County Sheriff's Office.

UPDATE: June Lake Fire Road Closures. The fire remains controlled with small hot spots. Fire crews continue to work on these hot spots.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will begin letting people through Hwy 158 beginning at 1:00 PM with the advisement of fire activity and equipment on the roadway. Please be aware and respect all fire equipment, personnel and hazards in or on the roadway. Think safety first for our fire and law enforcement personnel and for yourselves. Please use caution when traveling through the area.

Hwy 158 is anticipated to be fully open at 2:00 PM. Again, please be mindful of fire personnel and equipment and all first responders and law enforcement in the area. Travel safe!

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UPDATE 330PM: According to a Tweet this afternoon from Caltrans, Highway 50 is back open but the westbound No. 2 lane will remain closed overnight because of ongoing King Fire issues. A portion of the highway and artery for traffic into and out of South Lake Tahoe and Stateline, had been closed since Tuesday, from Sly Park Road to Fresh Pond, due to burning trees falling on the road.

Meanwhile, the June Fire burning in Mono County is estimated to be 65 acres and 50 percent contained.

Low pressure nearing the California coast will continue to produce gusty winds across the Sierra and western Nevada Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Peak gusts by Wednesday could reach 40 mph with stronger gusts in wind prone areas. Boaters on Lake Tahoe should use caution Tuesday and consider staying off the lake Wednesday. Travel may also be restricted along Interstate 80 and Highway 395 for high profile vehicles.

Directly across the street from the Nevada Legislature sits a small, painted-brick building.

To get there, lobbyists and lawmakers alike must run the gauntlet of a crosswalk across Highway 395, where cars may or may not stop for you.

Today, sitting in the sun outside the little brick building are two gleaming Tesla Model S sports cars.

Hello fellow anglers. Two weeks ago we headed out to go fishing but I made a small mistake, when I got to Highway 395 I went north instead of south.  Seven hours later we ended up in Rogue River Oregon, which is a few miles south of Grants Pass.  

We stayed with family and did a lot of fishing on the Rogue River until the 107 degree heat drove us to the coast.
There, we fished out of Brookings, Oregon for salmon. The temperature was a nice 65 degrees. We fished  for a couple hours with no success so we drove the boat up the coast a few miles and fished for cod.

A man standing on Highway 395 in the area of Spring Valley Drive south of Gardnerville was struck and killed by a pickup and then two on-duty Douglas County sheriff's patrol vehicles late Sunday night, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Reported to NHP at 10:45 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the accident involving an unidentified adult male pedestrian being struck by multiple vehicles, said Trooper Dave Gibson.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Aug. 6-12, 2014.

A police chase that began Tuesday morning on Highway 395 and Eastlake in Carson City ended near Bordertown in California north of the state line with the arrest of a Reno woman, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

Melanie Marnne-Lawson, 53, was arrested after the vehicle pursuit, which began at around 9:30 a.m. and reached speeds in excess of 85 mph along Highway 395, said NHP Trooper Dave Gibson. The chase began after a hit and run accident happened on Highway 395 and Eastlake in Carson City where a dark green Dodge pickup truck had rear ended another vehicle and fled the scene.

With the recent rain and other weather conditions around the Silver State, the Nevada Department of Transportation is reminding motorists that they can receive free, up-to-the-minute state road updates through 511 Nevada Travel Info.

Motorists simply dial 511 or log onto www.nvroads.com before driving for current traffic and road incident, weather and construction reports. Out-of-state callers dial 1-877-NV-ROADS to receive the same service.

Here is the Carson City area road report for Aug. 4-10. The Nevada Department of Transportation will be continuing road work on Highway 50 from Deer Run Road in Carson City to just east of Highway 341 in Mound House. There will be single lane closures on weeknights from 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.

The inside lanes of N. Carson Street between Musser Street and Spear Street will be closed in both directions weeknight evenings from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for street work.

If you're looking for a camping and fishing trip after this week's NV 150 Fair at Fuji Park, my suggestion is a special location that is not too far from Carson City, south of here off of Highway 395.

If you're not familiar with Lundy Lake, Calif., you are probably asking yourself, "What is Lundy Lake and where in the heck is it?"
 Well, if you're interested, here is some information to whet your appetite:

The Nevada Department of Transportation will begin a $800,000 project to construct turn pockets for enhanced safety and mobility on U.S. 395 south of Gardnerville Sunday, Aug. 3.