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Carson City area weather: Potential for thunderstorms then hot and breezy heading into weekend
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 3:17pmWith thunderstorms developing well to the south of Carson City earlier this afternoon, the National Weather Service is advising storms remain a possibility in the region into Thursday evening.
Firefighters continue to battle Monarch Fire in Douglas, officials warn of flash flooding danger
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 06/25/2020 - 9:51amUPDATE 3:39PM: The Monarch Fire is approximately 2,500 acres and currently 5 percent contained. No structures are immediately threatened at this time and the fire is believed to be lightning caused from the previous day. Responding agencies include East Fork, Central Lyon, North Lake Tahoe, North Lyon, Story County, Tahoe Douglas and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection Districts, Reno Fire Department, Bureau of Land Management, Nevada Division of Forestry and the U.S. Forest Service.
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As of 9:45 a.m. Thursday morning, the fire in the Pine Nuts in Douglas County, which has been named the Monarch Fire, now covers a total of 1,794 acres.
Multiple agencies are on scene to try and control the fire which is thought to have been caused by a lightning strike during yesterday’s thunderstorm.
Carson City area weather: Another hot day, with chance of thunderstorms
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 10:57amIsolated thunderstorms are possible again Wednesday afternoon in the Sierra and western Nevada region, according to the National Weather Service.
Thunderstorms develop over Sierra, moving into Carson region
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/23/2020 - 4:11pmThunderstorms have developed over Lake Tahoe and Sierra with the potential of moving into western Nevada, Carson Valley and Carson City areas.
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.
Hot weather to sweep Carson City region this week; temps in 90s with thunderstorms possible
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/24/2020 - 11:05amAfter seasonal weather over the past few weeks brought periods of gusty wind, some valley showers and a few inches of snow to the Sierra, the Carson City region will be riding into a late spring heat wave this week, with daytime temperatures hot enough to force on those cooling fans and air conditioners.
Carson City area weather: Storm could bring 2 to 4 inches of snow to valley floors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 8:55amThe second and more powerful of two winter storms will move through the Sierra and western Nevada on Sunday into Monday, bringing gusty winds, heavy mountain snow, valley rain with 2 to 4 inches of snow possible on the valley floors.
Carson City area weather: Pair of weekend storms to bring wind, rain and Sierra snow
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/02/2020 - 12:28pmA pair of storms are on tap for the Sierra and Carson City region this weekend that may result in travel disruptions in the mountains, aviation impacts and recreational hazards, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City area weather: Colder, breezy with rain and snow ahead this week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/22/2020 - 10:57amThere will be another round of spring storms for the Carson City and Lake Tahoe areas Monday through Thursday, bringing gusty winds, rain and snow showers along with a return to colder temperatures, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City Supervisors agree to emergency declaration due to COVID-19 pandemic
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 2:41pmThe Carson City Board of Supervisors unanimously agreed to a citywide declaration of emergency during the board meeting held Thursday afternoon.
JoAnne Skelly: Thinking of Spring? Try your blossoms indoors
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 11:06amMy friend Sarah suggested I write about forcing blossoms indoors since we are all anxiously awaiting spring color to arrive on trees and shrubs. Forcing blossoms gives us a lovely spring preview. The idea is to cut finger-sized non-essential branches of spring-flowering trees and shrubs, stick them in a vase of water indoors and wait for blossoms to open.
Public Safety Priority: NV Energy unveils Natural Disaster Protection Plan
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/02/2020 - 10:29amOn February 28, NV Energy filed its Natural Disaster Protection Plan with the Public Utilities Commission of Nevada per Senate Bill 329, that outlines how the company plans to help protect the public from the impacts of natural disasters on its electric infrastructure that have been experienced in other Western states.
JoAnne Skelly column: Reader asks about gnats, pruning and catalogs for spring planting
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/02/2020 - 9:38amI love to hear from readers. One reader and friend, Paul, suggested the following for article ideas: 1. How to deal with those tiny flies that seem to come from indoor plants. 2. This is the best time to take down danger trees, since the insects will not jump to healthy trees now. 3. This is the time to order from plant catalogues and plan for your gardening in the spring.
Gov. Sisolak orders state offices closed in western, Northern Nevada due to storm
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 01/16/2020 - 5:00pmFrom Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak via Twitter: "Due to weather and potentially dangerous road conditions, I've ordered all state government offices (other than essential public safety and corrections personnel) to be closed, effective at 3:30 p.m. today, in Carson City, Washoe County, Storey County, Lyon County and Douglas County."
This also means WNC's Carson City and Douglas campuses will be closed for the remainder of the evening.
Weather Service: 54 mph gust in north Carson City, 68 in Washoe Valley, 137 mph at Alpine Meadows
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 01/14/2020 - 1:15pmHigh wind gusts occurred throughout the Carson City and Lake Tahoe region Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning, especially along ridge tops and wind prone locations. The National Weather Service chart above includes selected locations where wind gusts of 50 mph or above were reported.
Carson City area weather: Gusty winds, valley snow possible, feet of snow in Sierra this week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 01/12/2020 - 11:38amA series of storm systems will move into the Carson City and Lake Tahoe region beginning late Monday bringing strong, gusty winds, chances of rain and snow to the valley floors and feet of snow in the Sierra by Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City area weather: Slight chance of light snow in the valleys Christmas Day
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/24/2019 - 11:59amHeading into the holidays, the National Weather Service says we may see a slight chance of light snow sometime Christmas Day and below average temperatures for the rest of week, with additional weak storms possibly producing light snow accumulations and slick roads at times.
Proposed Andersen Ranch development topic at upcoming Carson City Planning Commission meeting
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 12/14/2019 - 12:30pmIn addition to discussing Adele’s becoming a parking lot, the Carson City Planning Commission will also discuss the tentative subdivision map of Andersen Ranch at its upcoming meeting.
Carson City area weather: Some fog Monday morning, next storm system late in the week
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 12/08/2019 - 6:45pmThere's a break ahead from significant storms across Carson City, western Nevada and Sierra, though the fog may return to the valley floors Monday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City area weather: Valley rain this weekend, heavy snow for Sierra
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 12/05/2019 - 2:15pmWith a weekend of Christmas holiday events across the Carson City region, it looks like Mother Nature will be active with valley rain beginning late Friday and feet of snow in the Sierra through Sunday.
Carson City area weather: More unsettled wintery weather on the way for valley and Sierra
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 5:28pmTwo storms systems, one Wednesday and the other to arrive late Friday, are forecast to bring valley rain and Sierra snow to the region, according to the National Weather Service.
Snow sculptures around Carson City: Dino and The Big Chair
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 5:38pmTaking advantage of the winter storms and getting their creative side going, south Carson City residents Moses Ellis and Josh Tuttle set out Monday to turn snow into works of art.
Douglas County Public Works responds to first winter storm; works to ensure safe roads
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/02/2019 - 4:30pmMINDEN — With the first round of winter storms, Douglas County Public Works is busy plowing, salting and clearing to keep our roads safe. Winter is just starting and can bring harsh and ever-changing weather conditions. Douglas County has a snow removal policy which determines how and when County roads are plowed.
Happy Thanksgiving 2019: Carson City events for Thursday, Nov. 28
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/27/2019 - 9:08pmThe last Thursday of November means a big gobble gobble, Happy Thanksgiving to all. Enjoy in the games, festivities, activities at home and outdoors. Events are at a minimum, for obvious reasons, but the two big ones are traditions for us in the capital city. The Carson City Turkey Trot at the Governor's Mansion and the free Carson Nugget Thanksgiving community dinner. Enjoy your day and any slight break in the weather. More winter storms are on the way.
Carson City area weather: Storm ahead, another Saturday to impact holiday travel
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 11/26/2019 - 11:31amWith the window for safe motor travel over the Sierra closing, the National Weather Service says travelers may experience headaches on their return home from the Thanksgiving holiday as another winter storm is brewing and likely to arrive by late Saturday into Sunday.
Reno-Tahoe International offers tips for travelers during busy Thanksgiving holiday
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 4:24pmRENO — Air travel during the busy Thanksgiving holiday will hit a high in 2019 with Reno-Tahoe International Airport anticipating more passengers departing earlier this year, largely due to the incoming winter storms arriving in the region.
Carson City weather: Storm to impact holiday travel with feet of snow in Sierra, inches to valley floor
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 11/25/2019 - 11:58amA winter storm expected to bring feet of snow to the Sierra and anywhere from 1 to 6 inches to the valley floors during the Thanksgiving holiday travel period is headed our way, with snow expected to arrive late Tuesday afternoon and last through through Thanksgiving, according to the National Weather Service.
Carson City area weather: Snow ahead, motorists urged to get early Thanksgiving travel start
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 11/24/2019 - 11:56amThe first significant snow-driven storms of the season remain on track to impact western Nevada and Sierra midday Tuesday through Wednesday, coinciding with one of the busiest travel periods of the year. Motorists are advised that if they can do it, they should finish travel over the Sierra by Tuesday morning to avoid long delays and highway travel headaches.
Carson City area weather: Warming by weekend, 'parade' of storms possible ahead of Thanksgiving
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 11/20/2019 - 5:25pmWith Western Nevada and Sierra finally seeing some rain and snow showers, weather forecasters say more may be on the way next week through the Thanksgiving holiday period.
Caples Fire 100% Contained, Burned Area Assessment in Progress
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 11/01/2019 - 11:21amPLACERVILLE, Calif. - Incident Commander Kevin Breitwieser has declared that the Caples Fire is now 100% contained and in patrol status at 3,435 acres. There has been almost no change in fire size since October 18. The extreme wind event on October 26 that prompted a public safety power shutoff was a good test of the containment lines and resulted in three small spots which were extinguished. Traces of smoke from interior burning will continue to be visible, but no additional fire growth is expected.