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Hazy skies in Carson City from wind stirring up pollen and dust, not controlled fires
Hazy skies around Carson City and Carson Valley this afternoon can be attributed to blowing dust and pollen and not prescribed fire operations, fire officials in Carson City and Lake Tahoe confirmed.
Prescribed fires had been planned to start Monday around the Lake Tahoe Basin but were suspended due to the arriving cold front bringing dry, windy conditions to the region, a U.S. Forest Service spokeswoman said. A Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake is in effect until 11 p.m. Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
What people in Carson City are seeing today is dust and pollen coming off of the Sierra front and into the valleys, said Carson City Assistant Fire Chief Tom Tarulli. A Lake
Gusty winds developed this morning as a low pressure system began to move across the region. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 to 40 mph is possible with the front. As of 3:20 p.m. winds in the Carson City area are coming from the south, southwest, 12 mph, with gusts to 20 mph, according to CarsonWeather.com.
Strong crosswinds are also possible along roadways and areas of reduced visibility below 2 miles expected in regions of blowing dust downwind of desert and sink areas across western Nevada, according to the weather service.
After a period of unseasonably warm temperatures, cold air will funnel into the region behind a couple of cold fronts. Thursday night, high pressure moves over the region resulting in clear skies and light winds. These conditions are optimal for strong radiational cooling and may result in a hard freeze by Friday morning.
Sensitive plants, active irrigation systems, and outdoor pets may be impacted by this return to colder temperatures. Plants may be covered or brought indoors, and irrigation systems may also be covered or drained. It is best to bring outdoor pets inside as they may not be acclimated after the warm temperatures these last couple of weeks.