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Drift smoke from regional fires returns to Carson City area Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/03/2018 - 3:50pmDrift smoke from both new and older wildfires around Northern California and Nevada moved into the Carson City area on Friday afternoon.
Nevada Forester Fire Warden orders fire restrictions beginning today
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/03/2018 - 1:14pmNevada's State Forester Fire Warden Kacey KC on Friday ordered fire and travel restrictions for Northern and Eastern Nevada state and private lands, including state parks.
Carson City Weather: Fire threat a 'particularly dangerous situation' forecasters say
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/03/2018 - 10:16amNoting a potentially dangerous fire weather situation with gusty winds and low humidity ahead, the National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning from Friday afternoon to Saturday night for Carson City, the Sierra and throughout much of the entire western and northern Nevada region.
Carson City sees blue skies, expected gusty winds ahead prompt Reg Flag Warning
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/02/2018 - 11:35amUnder somewhat clearer skies, gusty winds and low humidity are expected to arrive Thursday afternoon, which has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag warning from 1 to 9 p.m. and a fire weather watch through Saturday.
Smoke from regional wildfires eases some, then returns to 'unhealthy' air quality around Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/01/2018 - 9:24amUPDATE 11:53AM: Carson City and Gardnerville was downgraded to the "unhealthy" category on the Air Quality Index after remaining in the moderate level until around 10 a.m. The "unhealthy" category, in which Carson City was 161 and Gardnerville 162, means everyone may begin to experience health effects, members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
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Smoke-filled skies continue to grip Carson City and Western Nevada on Wednesday though some of the haze has eased since the first part of the week.
Air quality worsens Tuesday morning over Carson City, Carson Valley skies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/31/2018 - 9:04amAir quality in Carson City reached an “unhealthy” status Tuesday morning, with a 153 on the Air Quality Index. In Carson Valley, an AQI monitor in Gardnerville registered 129 placing the area in the “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” category.
Widespread smoke to continue around Carson City, western Nevada this week due to fires
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/30/2018 - 9:11amSmoke from several large wildfires has produced degraded air quality and reduced visibility over Carson City and western Nevada and will likely continue through the week, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunday smoke in Carson City results in moderate air quality rating
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 07/29/2018 - 1:43pmSmoke that has settled into the Carson City area over the weekend from multiple fires burning throughout the Northern California region has resulted in an air quality index (AQI) rating of 89, according to CarsonWeather.com and the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
Severe thunderstorm remains in effect for Western Carson City Sunday evening
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/22/2018 - 6:33pmA severe thunderstorm warning remains in effect for Western Carson City until 6:45 p.m. Sunday evening, the National Weather Service in Reno reports.
Flash Flood Watch issued for Carson City, surrounding areas
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 07/22/2018 - 9:18amA Flash Flood Watch is in effect Sunday for the Greater Lake Tahoe area, including Carson City and the Carson Valley, through Sunday evening, the National Weather Service in Reno reports.
National Weather Service issues thunderstorm warning for Western Nevada
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/21/2018 - 12:38pmUPDATE: 4:45PM: At 4:05 p.m. Saturday, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 10 miles southwest of Gardnerville, moving north at 10 mph. Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this storm. Brief heavy rain is also possible with this storm. Outflow winds could reach as far northwest as South Lake Tahoe.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
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Thunderstorms will develop across the region over the next few hours with a few strong thunderstorms likely by mid-afternoon, according to a report from the National Weather Service in Reno.
Smoke from fire near Yosemite fills skies again around Carson City region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 07/20/2018 - 8:57amThick smoke from the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park returned Friday to western Nevada and is affecting air quality in Carson City, Carson Valley, Lyon County and the Lake Tahoe Basin, according to the National Weather Service.
Thunderstorms moving into Douglas, Mono and Alpine counties prompt Flash Flood Warning
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 07/19/2018 - 4:42pmThe National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning late Thursday afternoon for Douglas County in Nevada, northern Mono County and Alpine County in California.
Carson City health officials address unhealthy air quality due to smoke from fire near Yosemite
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 4:41pmCarson City Health and Human Services has been receiving several calls about the impact of the smoke from the Ferguson Fire near Yosemite National Park. The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection and Carson City Health and Human Services continue to monitor air quality concerns from smoke drifting into the area from this fire.
Fire near Yosemite causes unhealthy air status in Carson Valley; heat advisory in place for region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/18/2018 - 10:47amUPDATE 2:58PM: Carson City's air quality worsened Wednesday afternoon to "Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups" with an Air Quality Index measure now at 115.
Sensitive groups include people with lung disease such as asthma, older adults, children and teenagers, and people who are active outdoors. People who fall in this group should reduce prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.
Carson City weather: Temps near 100 or more this week, haze from fires
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/15/2018 - 2:58pmThe summer heat will settle into the Carson City region this week, with daytime temperatures in the upper 90s to 100 or higher Monday through Wednesday in the capital city and Carson Valley and 100-plus in Dayton and Virginia City, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City area weather: Thunderstorms possible Thursday, NWS issues Fire Watch
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/11/2018 - 10:20amThe seasonably hot weather continues this week with a weather pattern change that may bring thunderstorms to the Carson City region, and along with that, the danger of lightning strikes, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Fire Weather Watch.
Heat wave brings Red Flag Warning to Carson City, Northwestern Nevada
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 07/07/2018 - 8:04amAbove average summer temperatures are forecast over the next several days for Northwestern Nevada, including Carson City, bringing with them a Red Flag Warning issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno.
Drift smoke from California wildfires moves into western Nevada, Carson City region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/03/2018 - 8:25amDrift smoke from California wildfires has wafted into Carson City and Western Nevada this Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Gusty winds, hot temperatures prompt Red Flag warning for Carson City region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/27/2018 - 12:14pmWith hot, dry conditions and gusty winds expected to arrive in the Carson City region Wednesday afternoon, the National Weather Service has issued a red flag fire weather warning, the second one this week.
Carson City weather: Red Flag fire weather warning today as heat mixes with gusty winds
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/25/2018 - 1:56pmThe hot and very dry weather will continue through Wednesday around the Carson City region, with stronger winds Monday afternoon as low pressure passes toward the north, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag fire weather warning.
Beating the Sunday heat at Carson City's McFadden Plaza
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 06/24/2018 - 5:04pmBob McFadden Plaza in downtown Carson City, where Third Street once connected to Carson and Curry, may just be the coolest spot in town this summer.
Children splashed in the cool, refreshing waters of the plaza fountain Sunday as temperatures reached into the low nineties.
Carson City weather: The summer heat is on this weekend and beyond
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/22/2018 - 3:17pmHot weather continues into the weekend and next week for the Carson City region as high pressure keeps western Nevada in a dry air mass with high temperatures remaining above season averages.
UPDATE: Washoe Lake Dam breach concerns lessen as repairs begin, flood watch canceled
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/18/2018 - 3:19pmTUESDAY UPDATE: A Flood Watch has been canceled for the Washoe Lake Dam, according to National Weather Service in Reno. Officials say mitigation efforts have reduced the hazard of a potential breach in the dam at Little Washoe Lake. There was concern the dam could breach or collapse after a hole was discovered in it.
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The Nevada Division of Water Resources reports that after a routine inspection Monday, it was determined the Washoe Lake Dam is in danger of potentially breaching that would cause flooding in the Steamboat Creek and Steamboat Ditch areas.
Carson City weather: Sunny with noticeable cool down through the weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/14/2018 - 3:24pmA noticeable cooling trend will return to the Carson City region beginning Friday with breezy conditions followed by sunny skies and below normal daytime high temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City weekend weather: Sunny with gusty winds Saturday, cool down Sunday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/07/2018 - 1:54pmWith an event-filled weekend ahead across the Carson City region, skies will be mostly clear and sunny, however it will be especially windy Saturday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a red flag fire weather warning for the Western Nevada Sierra Front below 5,000 feet.
Memorial Day weekend fun around Carson City
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sun, 05/27/2018 - 1:07pmFrom BMX to barbecue to trains, families enjoyed outdoor activities throughout Memorial Day weekend in Carson City.
Carson City weather: Thunderstorms today, rain to ease some through holiday weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 05/25/2018 - 9:34amShowers and thunderstorms are expected to continue through Friday around the Carson City region, bringing some water ponding along the local roads, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City weather: Strong thunderstorms possible this afternoon into tonight
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/24/2018 - 1:07pmUPDATE 2:48PM: The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Douglas County, Carson City, Central Lyon County and southern Wash County until 3:30 p.m.
Highway 395 near Topaz Lodge reopened
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 05/21/2018 - 8:08pmUPDATE 3:51PM: Progress was made cleaning up the massive debris flows caused by a mudslide Monday across Highway 395. With help from the Nevada Department of Transportation Highway 395 is now open. The Douglas County Road Department, Town of Minden and the Town of Gardnerville made progress on Topaz Park Road and it remains open.