Red Flag Warning
Fire crews from Carson City, Lyon and Douglas sent to California fires
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 10/28/2019 - 12:31pmFire departments from Carson City, Douglas County and Lyon County have sent engines to fight massive wildfires burning in Northern and Southern California.
Carson City area weather: Cold front ahead to bring wind, overnight lows in the 20s
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 10/08/2019 - 2:03pmAn approaching low pressure system will bring strong, gusty winds Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag warning for Carson City and much of the Western Nevada Sierra Front.
Carson City area weather: Windy with valley rain, high elevation snow showers possible
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/16/2019 - 10:48amA strong cold front is pushing through western Nevada and the Carson City region Monday, bringing gusty winds and later, a chance for a few isolated thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City fire crews called to small fires at Roop and Northridge, 20 College Parkway
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/15/2019 - 7:08pmCarson City Fire Department and sheriff's deputies were called Sunday evening to a small brush fire in the area of Roop Street and Northridge Drive.
Carson City weather: Gusty winds prompt Red Flag Warning, extreme fire danger for region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/15/2019 - 9:57amWith a strong cold front pushing into the region that will bring gusty winds and low humidity over the next two days, the National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for northern and western Nevada and Lake Tahoe region. Weather conditions will be especially dangerous along the 395 corridor from Susanville to Mammoth Lakes.
Carson City Fire Department called to assist with northwest Reno brush fire
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/25/2019 - 12:55pmThe Carson City Fire Department responded Tuesday afternoon for mutual aid Type 1 fire engine assist due to a brush fire near Somersett in northwest Reno.
Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest urges target shooters to take extra care to prevent wildfires
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/17/2019 - 11:34amSPARKS, Nev. — With summer arriving and more people heading outdoors to enjoy the season, the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest would like to remind visitors and residents in communities adjacent to the Forest to be extra cautious while engaging in activities that could start a wildfire.
Here are ways you can help the victims of the deadliest fire in California history
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 11/14/2018 - 7:21amThe death toll continues to climb and the number of homes and structures destroyed grows from the Camp Fire wildfire in Paradise, Calif. Fires are also raging in Southern California. Here are a few ways you can help.
Carson City area weather: Gusty winds prompt Red Flag Warning for region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 10/28/2018 - 11:58amA low pressure system moving into the Carson City region will bring strong gusty winds Sunday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for much of Western Nevada.
Carson City weekend welcomed by fiery sunrise
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 09/15/2018 - 7:18amUPDATE: 10:30AM: Despite a sunny and warm forecast, Carson City has been darkened a bit Saturday morning by heavy cloud cover that is keeping the temperature cool. The forecast, though, has not changed, per NWS.
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A spectacular sunrise welcomed the weekend and greeted Carson City residents who were up early to see it on Saturday morning.
Carson City weather: Gusty winds Tuesday and Wednesday bring fire weather concerns
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 09/10/2018 - 9:25amUPDATE 2:55PM: The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from 1 p.m. Tuesday to 11 p.m. Wednesday. See the warning issued here.
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Gusty winds and low humidity will arrive in the Carson City and Sierra region Tuesday along with a cooling weather pattern, which has prompted the National Service to issue a fire weather watches and warnings.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: 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.
Lyon County fire crews respond to brush fire north of Silver Springs
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 06/08/2018 - 2:56pmUPDATE 7:06PM: From the Central Lyon County Fire Protection District: "Forward progress on the Piper Fire has been stopped. A Big thanks to our dedicated volunteer crews for assisting and providing coverage on this one."
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UPDATE 4:43PM: The Piper Fire that started Friday afternoon 3 miles north of Silver Springs Piper Ranch along Highway 50A/95 is now roughly 200 acres, according to Sierra Front Interagency Dispatch. Helicopter support and crews are battling the blaze. KOLO reports 8 structures are threatened. Central Lyon Fire is being assisted by Carson City and Storey County, Nevada Division of Forestry and Bureau of Land Management.
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Lyon County fire crews were called shortly after 2 p.m. Friday to a report of a brush fire that was burning in the hills north of Silver Springs off of Alternate Route U.S. 50 toward Fernley.
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.
Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month recognized throughout May
Submitted by editor on Wed, 04/18/2018 - 11:03amUniversity of Nevada Cooperative Extension is once again coordinating the collaborative efforts of federal, state and local fire services; public safety agencies; community organizations; and others to participate in Nevada Wildfire Awareness Month throughout May.
Weather Service issues Flood Watch for Carson City region due to arriving storm
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/15/2017 - 3:10pmAlong with a High Wind Warning issued earlier, a moderate to strong atmospheric river will bring significant precipitation to the region prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Flood Watch for Carson City, Carson Valley and much of Western Nevada.
Carson City weather: High Wind Warning issued ahead of storm, Red Flag Warning canceled
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/15/2017 - 7:34amUPDATE 2:20PM: A Red Flag Warning issued earlier this morning has been canceled due to arriving precipitation. A High Wind Warning remains in effect until 4 a.m. Thursday. A Flood Watch was issued Wednesday afternoon for the Carson City region, western Nevada and Lake Tahoe.
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With valley gusts expected to top 70 mph today, the National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning and Red Flag Warning for the Sierra Front including Reno, Carson City, Carson Valley and Lyon County.
Carson City firefighters knock down small brush fire near South Carson Street and Highway 50; Red Flag Warning issued due to gusty winds
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 10/19/2017 - 11:59amCarson City Fire Department was called late Thursday morning to a brush fire reported in the area of South Carson Street and Highway 50 West near the Spooner junction. Firefighters were able to knock down the flames before it began to spread.
Carson Ranger District to lift temporary shooting restriction Oct. 1
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 09/23/2017 - 8:19amThe fire danger level has been dropping due to recent moisture and predicted cooler temperatures.
The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest’s Carson Ranger District will lift its temporary shooting restriction on Sunday, Oct. 1.
Carson City weather: Red Flag Warning for Monday due to arriving gusty winds
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/17/2017 - 10:32amGusty winds associated with a cold front expected to arrive Monday has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for the Carson City region and much of western Nevada.
Carson City weather: Thunderstorm threat prompts Red Flag Warning
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/23/2017 - 11:47amA Red Flag Warning for western and northern Nevada including the Carson City and Lake Tahoe areas has been issued for Sunday by the National Weather Service due to the threat of new fire starts from dry lightning strikes.
Smoke and haze around Carson City, Lake Tahoe from California fire
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/18/2017 - 11:42amA large fire in Mariposa County, Calif. is sending smoke and haze Tuesday into Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton, Silver Springs and the Lake Tahoe Basin, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City area weather: Gusty winds prompt Red Flag Warning through Tuesday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 12:51pmStrong winds and low humidity will arrive in western Nevada and Carson City today and Tuesday, with poor overnight humidity recovery, prompting the National Weather Service to issue Red Flag Warning for both days.
Smoke and haze around Carson City from Long Valley Fire near Pyramid Lake
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/16/2017 - 1:14pmThe hazy smoke that has wafted into the Carson City area Sunday morning is from the Long Valley Fire burning near Pyramid Lake, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.