mt rose

The Carson Ranger District on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest is pleased to announce the return of the popular Forest Ranger-led snowshoe walks. The walks start this Saturday, Jan. 21, and will be offered every Saturday through March 18.

Though not as intense as last week, a series of storms will move into the Carson City and Sierra regions bringing wind, rain and snow to western Nevada tonight through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

Some of the best snow to hit the Lake Tahoe Basin is turning into a heavy, water laden snowpack as a strong atmospheric river makes its way through the Lake Tahoe Basin and Northern Nevada. Six to twelve inches of rainfall is expected in the Sierra, prompting a Flood Watch to be in effect for the region.

The fifth annual Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience will take place Saturday, January 21st from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in the Mt. Rose Ballrooms of the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in Reno. This free event for families is designed to excite and inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists.

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Dec. 19-25, 2016. Road closures expected at the following location due to utility and road work:

Washoe County Sheriff's Office has confirmed that there is an avalanche rescue underway at Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe. Mike Pierce, spokesman for Mt. Rose Ski Tahoe, said at around 10:18 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, they received reports of an avalanche in chutes with a potential burial victim.

A Reno man who was pulled over for a traffic stop Monday afternoon on I-580 south of Mt. Rose Highway, and then fled in his vehicle from a Nevada Highway Patrol trooper faces multiple charges after crashing the vehicle and fleeing on foot.

The turkeys have been cooked, the dishes done, and the largest shopping weekend of the year is off and running. Show some love locally during Shop Small Business Saturday. Great little shops, restaurants, and services offer something unique for those on your gift list. Gift Certificates are never a bad way to go either: who wouldn’t want a massage, a night on the town, or maybe some music lessons? Santa has returned to town and can be found at the Carson Mall or at Billow’s Embroidery. Keep reading and you’ll find some great ways to spend this holiday weekend.

This is one of four emergency-use runaway truck ramps in Nevada. Two other ramps are located on U.S. 50 between Carson City and Lake Tahoe and ...

In a year when huge-scale fires devastated areas of the American West, the AlertTahoe mountaintop fire camera system has been helpful in adding another level of protection in keeping Tahoe residents, forests and the clarity of the lake safe from catastrophic fires.

Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Carson and Bridgeport Ranger Districts of the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest will be available for purchase beginning Nov. 21. The U.S. Forest Service Christmas Tree Program is designed for families, businesses, and institutions wishing to cut their own trees for decorating.

While Carson City was treated to a Nevada Day that brought sunny afternoon skies following some early morning fog, quite the opposite is in store for Sunday, with rain in the valley and snow in the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service.

National Weather Service forecasters say it is likely that a weather system expected to arrive later this week will bring strong, gusty winds to the Carson City region beginning late Thursday into Friday and mountain rain and snow that could affect travel through the weekend.

Nevada wildlife biologists released a three-plus year old male black bear back into the forest near the top of Mt. Rose Summit on Monday morning after capturing him Sunday in Incline Village at Lake Tahoe.

With a little more than a week and counting until the fall season begins, the upper elevations of the Sierra Nevada and a few Lake Tahoe area ski resorts got a taste of late summer snow early this morning.

If you’re looking for a fun-filled outdoor event for the whole family, look no further than this year’s Galena Fest, on Sunday, September 25, 2016. You’re invited to come and experience the thrill of competition, the creativity of art in the forest, and the groove of live music and scrumptious food under the towering Jeffrey pines in Galena Creek Park.

A week ago on Thursday, August 4, a person of interest came forward in the alleged Illegal attempted traffic stop that happened on I-580 near Mt. Rose Highway. That afternoon, members of the Nevada Highway Patrol contacted, and thoroughly interviewed the person of interest in the incident.

A person of interest came forward Thursday in the alleged illegal attempted traffic stop that happened Wednesday on southbound I-580 in the area of Mt. Rose Highway, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

NHP has contacted and thoroughly interviewed a person of interest in the incident that occurred Wednesday, said Trooper Duncan Dauber.

UPDATE THURSDAY: This story has been updated with new information from the Nevada Highway Patrol. Go here for the latest.
***
On Wednesday, August 3 at approximately 10:30 a.m. Nevada Highway Patrol troopers were dispatched to the area of I-580 southbound and Mt. Rose Highway. Department of Public Safety’s dispatch received a phone call from a concerned motorist traveling southbound on I-580 that behind them was an unmarked pickup attempting to pull them over.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has declared July "BEAR Logic Month.” "BEAR” stands for Bear Education, Aversion and Research, and BEAR Logic Month is an opportunity to help educate the public about living in bear country.

A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was registered Saturday afternoon 15.8 miles south of South Lake Tahoe, according to the Nevada Seismological Laboratory.

Carson High Safe Grad Boosters would like to thank the following people for their help in making the 2016 Safe and Sober graduation party one of the best we have had. We could not have done it without their support. Thank you for your generosity!

NDOT is converting the current rock truck ramp into a an asphalt ramp with a series of six pre tensioned drag nets designed to more safely stop ...

Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of Feb. 15-21, 2016: On Tuesday, Feb. 16, there will be narrowed lanes on Airport Road between Highway 50 and Woodside Drive. Minor delays are expected.

Motorists on I-580 and other freeways approaching Washoe Valley will temporarily see roadside flashing signs prohibiting semi-trucks and other vehicles over nine feet tall between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16 as the Nevada Department of Transportation tests a new, enhanced wind warning system through the Valley.

Thank you everyone for participating in the 6th annual Carson High Safe & Sober 5k Run/Walk. We had a great turn-out with 104 sign-ups and 88 participants. The weather was the best it’s been for the past five years – even after many inches of snow earlier in the week!

The complete race results are located at http://www.carsonhighsafegrad.com/5k.html. Special thank you to Steve Lang for helping with organizing runner information and keeping time on the entire race.

The second snow survey of 2016 is in the books, with the snowpack up to 125% of average. The January storms paid off, dropping 50 inches of snow to boost the snow depth to 104 inches at the Mt. Rose SNOTEL site.

The Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience is a free family event designed to excite and inspire the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts and conservationists.
An event for all ages of young people, there is something for everyone. This is the youth component of Wild Sheep Foundation's national convention, the Sheep Show.

Ready for the weekend, Carson City? The weather should hold up on Saturday, but no promises on Sunday. Hit the slopes if you are so inclined, several Tahoe resorts have opened for the season. Runners should head out to Washoe Lake State Park for the first of the Be Bold, Run in the Cold series sponsored by Ascent Runs. If you prefer something warmer, head to Crossroads Lounge for their Grand Re-opening. It’s under new ownership and is sure to have something to keep you toasty.

SATURDAY:

With nearly two feet of snow over the past week, including six inches of snow Monday on the summits of Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows and more in the forecast, both Lake Tahoe ski resorts plan to open ahead of schedule, weather and conditions permitting.