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The Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest would like to remind surrounding communities to be aware of the increased chance of wildfire during critical fire weather conditions resulting from high winds and low humidity.

Turn on the air conditioner and crank up the swamp coolers: Temperatures will be hot this weekend into early next week for much of western Nevada, Carson City and the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service.

First it was warm then it wasn't. Then came the valley rain and Sierra snow Monday. Now it's warming up again with a chance some areas of western Nevada could inch close to 100 by Sunday into next week, according to the National Weather Service.

UPDATE MONDAY 5:40AM: A late spring storm blasted the Sierra with snow this morning, forcing chain or snow tire requirements over Highway 50 Spooner, State Route 207 over Kingsbury Grade, State Route 431 over Mt. Rose Highway and I-80 over Donner Pass. Go here for an update on area road conditions related to the storm. The National Weather Service forecast calls for the skies to be clearing by tonight with a gradual warming trend this week.
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Here is the Carson City area road report for the week of June 12-18, 2017: Road closures are expected at the following locations due to road/utility work and the Epic Rides event. Please follow detours.

Carson City and western Nevada will experience a cool down through this weekend with breezy conditions and sunny skies, according to the National Weather Service.

Expected gusty afternoon winds and low humidity has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Red Flag Warning for the Sierra Front, including Carson City, Carson Valley, Lyon County and much of Western Nevada.

After a picture-perfect Memorial Day holiday weekend, weather conditions this week will bring a brief cool down, a slight chance of showers, and then a warm up again in time for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

With the three-day weekend ahead, folks headed outdoors can expect a warm up with sunny skies and relatively dry conditions around the Carson City and Lake Tahoe region during the Memorial Day holiday stretch.

A Small Stream Flood Advisory for snowmelt has been issued by the National Weather Service for low lying ranch land in areas south of Carson City into Carson Valley in Douglas County, Southern Washoe County and Alpine County.

The National Weather Service in Reno has changed the forecast in reference to flooding on the Walker River. The River is now forecasted to reach a peak of approximately 2,500 CFS (cubic feet per second) by Friday instead of the earlier forecast of 3,370.

Continued warming temperatures will increase snow melt this week, with the likelihood of flooding near some creeks and streams flowing out of the Sierra. The Walker River through the Mason Valley and Yerington is expected to reach major flood stage early this week, with record levels possible, according to the National Weather Service.

With rising temperatures bringing snowmelt runoff from the Sierra, a Flood Watch is in effect beginning Sunday for much of the region, including Carson City, Lyon, Washoe and Douglas counties, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Lyon County has been notified by the National Weather Service that flows on the Walker River are being forecasted to run higher than what was earlier anticipated, according to county manager Jeff Page.

Lyon County Manager Jeff Page announced Wednesday the National Weather Service in Reno is predicting an increase flow for both the Walker and Carson Rivers next week.

With one of the biggest winters we have experienced in years and the snowpack level at 200-300 percent of normal, it is expected that the excessive precipitation will likely push the start of the 2017 fire season back a couple months.

A weather system moving into the region Tuesday afternoon will kick up gusts potentially strong enough that it warranted the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a Wind Advisory.

Breezy conditions will continue through Friday as low pressure slowly approaches the west coast bringing cooler weather to the Carson City region for the weekend and into next week, according to the National Weather Service.

More rain showers are in the forecast on this Sunday, according to the National Weather Service, adding to soggy conditions and rain-soaked saturated areas around Morgan Mill Road and up through Empire Ranch Golf Course which have experienced flooding.

A flood watch is in effect for the Carson City area through Saturday as steady rain is forecast to move into the region today and turning to showers Sunday, the National Weather Service in Reno reports.

The warming trend gripping Carson City will stick around for the next couple of days, with highs in the mid 80s today and upper 70s Friday before a big change arrives for the weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

A family of Mule deer rested under the shade of a tree full with its spring leaves in the historic neighborhood of Carson City's west side.

Sunny and and dry conditions will give Carson City and western Nevada another shot of pleasant outdoor weather for gardening and other weekend activities, but it will short-lived with spring showers on the move next week, according to the National Weather Service.

Another weak spring storm will affect the region through Thursday morning with periods of higher elevation snow and valley rain showers possible, according to the National Weather Service.

As Thursday evening sets in, with its mix of rain and snow, cloud cover will diminish allowing frigid temperatures to infiltrate throughout the Carson City region, according to the National Weather Service.

Stormy spring weather will return to the Carson City and Sierra regions Wednesday, bringing gusty winds, rain in the valleys and snow in the mountains around Lake Tahoe, according to the National Weather Service.

A light dusting of snow fell overnight in Carson City as temperatures dropped near freezing in the middle of a low pressure weather system that brought more measurable precipitation to the area, including more snow accumulation at higher elevations.

Gusty winds, valley rain and mountain snow will move into the Carson City region tonight through Saturday morning bringing a potential for some flooding along small creeks and streams, according to the National Weather Service.

A strong Pacific storm system will make its way into the Sierra and Carson City region beginning late Thursday, bringing snow and heavy rain with a potential for flooding in the region, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flood watch.

Spring weather conditions around Carson City and western Nevada will continue this week with sunshine through Wednesday and the return of showers late Thursday. The weekend looks to be a different story with the potential of a wet and windy wild ride and the resurgence of moderate atmospheric river, according to the National Weather Service.

Spring showers, gusty winds, touches of wet flakes and corn snow made for a hearty stew of weather conditions around Carson City during the Thursday morning commute.

The quick moving storm system blew in overnight, bringing down temperatures to just below freezing, along with a few bands of rain, snow and pellet showers.