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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.
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.
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 The Bureau of Land Management, Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest and Nevada Division of Forestry have rescinded the current 2020 Nevada-wide fire restrictions as of Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Events around Carson City for Wednesday, Feb. 19
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 02/18/2020 - 8:49pmLooking ahead into the midweek we can expect cooler temperatures to go along with sunny skies and daytime highs near 50. Wednesday events include a yoga class, the first of what will become monthly "Welcome Wednesday" luncheons at the Carson City Senior Center, a new shift of hours and days at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, Salsa dancing at Yaple's Ballroom, country and pop dancing at Carson Lanes, a safety workshop for women and more.
Prescribed fire operations continue around Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 12:36pmWeather permitting, the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team will continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Tahoe Basin.
Weather conditions permitting, agencies may conduct prescribed fires around Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 2:40pmNorth Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, along with California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy and the USDA Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Tahoe Basin, weather, conditions and staffing permitted.
Widespread prescribed fire operations ahead around the Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 6:58pmNorth Lake Tahoe and Tahoe Douglas fire protection districts, along with California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy and the USDA Forest Service may continue prescribed fire operations over the next few weeks in the Tahoe Basin — weather conditions and staffing permitted.
Lake Tahoe Basin agencies continue prescribed fire operations
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/20/2019 - 9:33amNorth Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and California State Parks may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Tahoe Basin, if weather and conditions permit.
Mac The Naw: Fall brings color and haze to Sierra area fishing spots
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 10/18/2019 - 4:16pmHello fellow anglers. The season is changing just like the leaves in Alpine County. Renee and I took a drive up to Apple Hill located in Placerville, Calif., last week and were planning on doing some fishing in the higher lakes.
Bear looking for food shows up on Carson City's west side; NDOW to release back into wild
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 10:25amUPDATE: The 19-year-old bear captured Tuesday in Carson City by wildlife officials has died as a result of a brain tumor after he was tranquilized, with the intention of being released later into the wild, according to the Nevada Department of Wildlife. Go here for the updated version of this story.
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With recent bear sightings around Carson City, including Tuesday morning off of Minnesota Street, it is a sure sign that fall has set in as the capital city area is seeing increased bear foraging activity, according to wildlife officials.
Prescribed fire operations continue in Lake Tahoe Basin
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/06/2019 - 10:03amWeather and conditions permitting, North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District and California State Parks may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in the Lake Tahoe Basin.
Carson City area weather: Strong cold front ahead to bring chances of rain and snow showers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 09/26/2019 - 1:36pmEnjoy the sunshine while it lasts as a strong cold front will move through the region this weekend bringing a dramatic change to the weather with breezy winds, a chance rain and snow showers and much colder temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.
Fire and Fuels Team to begin Lake Tahoe Basin fall prescribed fire program
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/23/2019 - 12:38pmThe Lake Tahoe Basin Fall Prescribed Fire Program may begin as early as Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, under the management of the Tahoe Fire and Fuels Team, which includes local, state and federal fire and land management agencies.
Carson High School Cross Country hosts 2019 Sierra League Meet at Washoe Lake State Park
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 09/06/2019 - 10:50pmThursday provided the Carson High School cross country team with a good look at the rest of the Sierra League and a little change of pace Thursday afternoon in Washoe Valley.
Forest Service offers advice for safe Labor Day weekend at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/29/2019 - 3:54pmHeading to Lake Tahoe for Labor Day weekend to celebrate the unofficial end of summer? Please keep the following in mind for a safe and fun-filled holiday weekend.
Fishing Report: Most roads are open, waters are clear and the fish are biting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 06/28/2019 - 9:45amHello fellow anglers. Sorry, but I have been off fishing for a couple weeks. Which I will share in the reports this week.
We are now in summer, and there are a few things we have to remember.
Headed to Tahoe for the July 4th holiday? Forest Service provides tips to make it a safe visit
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/26/2019 - 10:57amThe Fourth of July holiday period is upon us and signifies the busiest time of year in the Lake Tahoe Basin. The USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit asks residents and visitors to share in the stewardship of their public lands, and to keep the following tips in mind to help everyone enjoy a safe and fun holiday.
What's happening around Carson City on Tuesday, April 9
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/09/2019 - 5:47amHello Carson City and welcome to Tuesday, April 9, 2018. Today will be a mixed bag weather wise, featuring showers, gusty conditions, sunshine and much cooler temperatures. In other words, it looks and feels a lot like spring. Meanwhile, we've got a full plate of activities around town. Read on for more.
Prescribed fire operations to continue around Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/27/2019 - 3:16pmWeather permitting, California State Parks and Tahoe Douglas fire protection district may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in multiple locations around Lake Tahoe.
Prescribed fire operations to continue at Lake Tahoe in coming weeks
Submitted by editor on Tue, 01/08/2019 - 11:57pmWeather permitting, California State Parks, California Tahoe Conservancy, and Tahoe Douglas Fire Protection District may continue prescribed fire operations over the next several weeks in multiple locations around Lake Tahoe.