RENO — Water often falls from the sky and is stored in mountains across the U.S. as snow before it melts and flows down to urban and rural communities. Knowing what factors influence when and how much of that snowmelt ultimately makes it to streams, rivers and reservoirs is crucial for water managers trying to make the most of limited water resources.

A warming trend will return to the Carson City region this week with dry conditions early on and north to northeast breezes each afternoon. By Wednesday, highs could reach 90 degrees for lower elevations, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

UPDATE 1:37PM: According to Carson City Fire Department Battalion Chief Jon Pedrini, the fire was knocked down and contained at around 1.5 acres. Firefighters are doing "mop-up" or cleanup of the area. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

If you are unable to attend the Western Nevada College drive-through graduation ceremonies this week, there is another option to view commencement.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of May 23-29, 2022. Closures are expected at the following locations due to road and utility work:

The little colt seems very interested in our camera. Less than two months old, you can’t blame him he’s never seen one before. He was born in the Washoe Lake area, in a herd that calls that place home. Then on the night of May 5, 2022 his mother was struck and killed by a car on East Lake Boulevard.

Just after 6 p.m. Saturday evening a rollover crash was reported near Rand Ave.

On Saturday, the Carson City Symphony Association presented a free concert featuring Music of the Andes at Empire Elementary School. The concert features Kantu Inka - Carlos and Julie Lozada Ocampo - who have been presenting Peruvian Andean music in the U.S. since 2003.

A 33-year-old transient man was booked for felony possession of Fentanyl after he allegedly attempted to smuggle the substance into the Carson City Jail while he was being transported on a warrant.

This summer adults 50+ are invited to a series of four writing sessions with Nevada Poet Laureate Gailmarie Pahmeier! The series of poetry writing sessions for older adults will be held on Monday evenings from 5:30 PM until 7 PM beginning June 20 and concluding on July 18 (no class July 4 due to the holiday).

In addition, there will be a culminating event on Monday, July 25, 2022.

Join us for a Hub Talk by Devin Sizemore, all about "Adding Value One Connection At A Time"

Ronald Charles Trapp “Ronnie”, age 34 entered eternal life on April 19th, 2022. Ronnie was born in Marysville, CA on September 24th, 1987 to Carrie and Ronald W. Trapp. He spent much of his life between the Marysville area in California and the Carson City/Gardnerville area in Nevada.

Ronnie enjoyed fishing, spending time with his loved ones, food, camping in the forest, his dog Tank, and as it seemed, almost anything outdoors. He had a big heart and would give the shirt off his back if you were in need.

Happy Friday, Carson Now readers! Today is going to be a little chillier than we've seen this past week, with highs in the 60s, which will be a perfect day to remember the coolness of Spring before we hit the real heat of summer that is on the horizon.

Let's see what the weekend has in store for us throughout the Carson City region.

A 35-year-old Carson City man was arrested Thursday night after allegedly exposing himself in front of a minor.

According to the arrest report, Mario Quevedo was arrested after the mother of the child called dispatch reporting that Quevedo had come into her bedroom and exposed his genitals in front of her and her daughter.

RENO — Medical students in their fourth year at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) celebrated commencement on May 13 at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts in Reno. One of the most anticipated days of the year for these new physicians, commencement marks the beginning of the professional careers for each of the 70 graduates.

Carson City Fire Department, sheriff's deputies and the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Division responded late Thursday afternoon to the southbound lane of I-580 near the College Parkway ramp for a single vehicle crash.

The Iron Mafia Car Club is a Nevada car enthusiast club based out of Northern Nevada. Our members are proud retired members of the Military, Law Enforcement, Healthcare, and variety of service-oriented occupations.

Happy Thursday Carson City! It's a beautiful day, with lots of sun, which means the potential for sun patches for grateful kitty-cats!

Meet Patch, a sweet one-eyed, one-year-old tabby who is currently available for adoption at Nevada Humane Society’s Carson City shelter.

The Nevada Young Alumni Chapter invites the Northern Nevada community to Beer Fest - the region’s oldest and premier tasting event. The 27th annual scholarship fundraiser will take place on Saturday, June 11 at Greater Nevada Field from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The Sierra Flats affordable housing project, which was meant to begin construction in March, was extended a commencement deadline into October by the Carson City Board of Supervisors on Thursday.

However, PalaSeek LLP says they are hoping to begin the project construction on June 30.

Carson City Historical Society is proud to host a lecture on "The Comstock Chinese & Other Chinese Immigrant Communities in Northern Nevada," on a new date, Thursday, June 2, 7:30 p.m. on Zoom. The guest speaker is Erica Hill. Previously the lecture was scheduled for Thursday, May 19, but had to be rescheduled due to illness.

A Carson High School math teacher and varsity basketball coach, Jordan Glover, resigned following allegations of inappropriate behavior involving a student.

The Carson City Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public's help locating a 14-year-old runaway.

The Nevada Commission on Off-Highway Vehicles is excited to announce that $750,000 in grant funding is now available for off-highway vehicle projects throughout Nevada. The grants are open to all Nevada residents, community groups, and organizations interested in championing an OHV recreation project.