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Prescribed fires this week ahead of storms on Humboldt-Toiyabe, Lake Tahoe basin forests
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 01/25/2021 - 2:20pmTaking advantage of statewide moisture in the forecast, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will conduct prescribed fire operations across several portions of the forest this week as part of the forest’s hazardous fuels reduction effort and active forest management program. Also, weather and conditions permitting, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team will continue widespread prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Lake Tahoe prescribed fire operations resume
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/05/2021 - 2:59pmThe Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team will resume prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Operations will continue over the next several weeks, conditions and weather permitting. Smoke may be visible.
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.
Widespread prescribed fire operations continue this week in Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/14/2020 - 11:51amWeather and conditions permitting, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team will continue prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts are scheduled to burn hand piles and smoke may be visible.
Smoke may be visible as Lake Tahoe prescribed fire operations continue this week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 12/09/2020 - 11:26amThe Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team may continue prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin. California State Parks, North Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts are scheduled to burn if conditions and weather allow. Smoke may be visible.
Agencies continue prescribed fire operations at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/30/2020 - 3:57pmTahoe Fire and Fuels Team members will continue prescribed fire operations this week in the Lake Tahoe Basin, weather and conditions permitting. California State Parks and Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District are scheduled to burn hand piles on the east and west shores. Smoke may be visible.
Beautiful reflection of Slide Mountain on Washoe Lake
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sun, 11/29/2020 - 7:16pmThis beautiful reflection of Slide Mountain on Washoe Lake was photographed Saturday by Carson Now reader Deb Taylor.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: A time for women
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/23/2020 - 11:40amThe prevailing belief amongst leaders of nine nuclear powers is that Weapons of Mass Destruction are a deterrent. So far so good. However, there is also a belief simmering in the minds of a few revanchists, that WMDs might be useful in exacting retaliation or retribution for various grievances.
Fire restrictions lifted across most of Nevada’s public lands
Submitted by editor on Thu, 11/12/2020 - 11:41amWildland fire officials have lifted fire restrictions across much of Nevada’s public lands. The Bureau of Land Management, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Nevada Division of Forestry have rescinded the current 2020 Nevada-wide fire restrictions as of Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020.
Carson City area forecast: Clearing and cold with another storm possible Friday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/09/2020 - 8:46amCold temperatures and some clearing will persist Monday following the snowfall early Sunday that brought a few inches to a foot of snow or more from the valley floors to the Sierra.
Nevada land agencies reduce some fire restrictions, will allow campfires in designated places
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/15/2020 - 10:19amThe Bureau of Land Management, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Nevada Division of Forestry will jointly reduce the current 2020 Nevada-wide fire restrictions, effective for all three agencies by Friday, Oct. 16, until further notice. The reduced fire restrictions will allow campfires in designated campground areas within Nevada.
Fishing Report: Fish are still biting despite lower lake levels, river clean up planned for Oct. 17
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 10/10/2020 - 9:59amHello fellow anglers, Fall is definitely here. Renee and I took a trip through Alpine County last week to enjoy the fall colors. Many trees have turned, while others are just starting to get their true colors.
To get a good look at the viewing, venture up through Highway 88 from Woodfords to Caples Lake. Another good area of fall color viewing is from Woodfords on Highway 89 up to Kinney reservoir on Highway 4 .
Potential for drift smoke returning to Carson City, western Nevada as winds fuel California fires
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 09/29/2020 - 11:57amIncreased fire activity in northern California and a return of modest west winds may bring a return of haze and smoke to the Carson City, Lake Tahoe and western Nevada region that could linger for the next couple days, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
Carson City area weather to bring warm fall days and cool nights heading into October
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/27/2020 - 1:07pmWarmer weather and less smoke may be in store for the Carson City area this week, along with breezy conditions as a ridge of high pressure is forecast to bring sunny skies and light winds heading into the first weekend of October.
Gusty winds, low humidity prompt Red Flag fire weather warning across northern Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/07/2020 - 8:53amGusty winds and low humidity ahead has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning from noon Monday to 5 a.m. Tuesday for northern and western Nevada, including the Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley and Lyon County region, as well as the Lake Tahoe Basin and the eastern Sierra.
Fishing Report: Many lakes are planted and awaiting Labor Day fishers, Trout Contest held this weekend
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 09/05/2020 - 9:45amHello fellow anglers, welcome to Labor Day weekend. As we know from all of the smoke in the California and Nevada skies, we have to be fire aware, wherever your adventure takes you this weekend.
Thunderstorm threat prompts Red Flag fire warning for Carson City, northern Nevada region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 8:55amHot dry weather along with isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms ahead have prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag fire weather warning and a heat advisory for the Carson City area and throughout northern Nevada.
Fishing Report: Fish are biting throughout the region, but beware some toxic blue-green algae blooms
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/25/2020 - 3:57pmHello fellow anglers. I finally got out to do some camping and fishing for a few days. We stayed at the Carson River Resort just south of Markleeville CA.
Lahontan Cutthroat Trout thrive at Paiute’s Summit Lake in northwest Nevada
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 07/22/2020 - 11:20amSummit Lake in remote northwest Nevada is home to the only self-sustaining, robust, lake population of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout, North America’s largest freshwater native trout species.
Northern Nevada outdoor gardening: Crocosmia beauty brings impressive summer bloom
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/19/2020 - 2:52amI’ve fallen in love with some impressive summer-blooming plants given to me by my friend Peggy. They are Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’, sometimes called coppertips.
Carson City's Catmandu to hold benefit yard sale this Friday and Saturday
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 07/13/2020 - 3:55pmIn an effort to raise much-needed funds for the kitties, Catmandu is having a benefit yard sale this Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18. It will be held at Catmandu, 1829 Brown Street in Carson City. Hours of the sale are 8 a.m. until 1 p.m.
Most evacuations lifted in Peavine Mountain fire, 8 structures burned
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 4:58pmFirefighters continued fire suppression operations Sunday on the Poeville Fire burning on the east side of Peavine Mountain northwest of Reno.
Carson City area forecast: Fire danger remains critical; smoke, haze and cooler temps ahead
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/28/2020 - 5:13amWhile cooler temperatures are in the mix with the arrival of a cold front Sunday, continued windy conditions and low humidity will persist throughout much of northern Nevada, creating critical fire conditions and forcing the continuation of a Red Flag warning by the National Weather Service.
Carson City area weather: Another hot day, with chance of thunderstorms
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 10:57amIsolated thunderstorms are possible again Wednesday afternoon in the Sierra and western Nevada region, according to the National Weather Service.
Strong winds Friday around northern Nevada region prompt fire weather concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/11/2020 - 10:43amUPDATE 11:14AM: The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from noon to 8 p.m. Friday for the following areas: Southern Mono County, Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, West Humboldt Basin in Pershing County and Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral counties. The Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Mono County, Mineral and Southern Lyon counties, Hawthorne, Yerington, Smith Valley, Mina, Schurz, Fernley, Fallon, Lovelock, Silver Springs, Nixon, and Imlay. Carson City, and Carson Valley are not in the Wind Advisory area.
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Strong winds expected Friday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue high wind and fire weather watches for portions of Northern Nevada.
Strong winds Saturday in Carson City topple olive tree off Goni Road
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 06/06/2020 - 5:40pmReader Jose Ramirez writes the following: "Upper end of Goni Road in Carson City had some fairly stiff breezes Saturday afternoon. A solid Russian Olive Tree was no match for the winds. Wind meter had a gust of 37 mph just about the time the tree went over. That was our main shade for the back yard. Sad."
Carson City weekend weather: Heat lingers Friday then cooler and windy with showers possible
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/28/2020 - 3:26pmNear record high temperatures will continue through Friday with afternoon thunderstorms possible, especially around the Reno and Lake Tahoe areas, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City area weather: Late spring storm to bring gusty winds, valley rain and Sierra snow
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/17/2020 - 8:54amA late-season spring storm will bring gusty winds, below average temperatures, mountain snow, and periods of valley rain Sunday through Tuesday around the Carson City region, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City area weather: Showers, gusty conditions ahead prompt Wind Advisory
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/10/2020 - 10:56amThe spring warm up will take a brief hiatus this week around the Carson City region as a weather system will move through the area, bringing gusty winds, with showers and high elevation snow late Monday into Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City area weather: Hit and miss systems, colder storm possible by weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 4:02pmLooking at the weather over the next few days, it may be been hit or miss with snow showers possible into Monday that could bring minor accumulations in the higher elevations with a stray shower possibly into western Nevada, according to the National Weather Service.