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UPDATE: From the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department: Due to standing water, and poor playing conditions created from the thunderstorms and rain last night, games have been canceled for tonight, June 10, 2015. Tonight’s games will be made up at the end of the season, and Monday’s games will be played according to schedule.
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The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Flash Flood Watch for much of Western Nevada and the Sierra for Wednesday. This includes, Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties as well as the Lake Tahoe Basin.

A plume of moisture from Tropical Storm Blanca will combine with a potent trough bringing the potential for widespread rain and localized flash flooding to the region, according to the weather service.

A potent trough will approach the Sierra Tuesday bringing the potential for severe thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Storms are expected throughout the region with the strongest storms along the Highway 395 corridor from Bridgeport, Calif., to the Oregon border. The strongest storms will be capable of producing winds in excess of 60 mph, large hail over an inch in diameter, very frequent lightning and brief very heavy rates of rain or small hail.

Carson City fire and ambulance have been called to an injury accident at the intersection of Fairview and Saliman Road. The accident involves at least three vehicles, according to dispatch and was reported just after 2 p.m. One person was reportedly injured and is being taken to the hospital. The injuries do not appear to be life threatening.

Widespread thunderstorms are expected throughout the Sierra and western Nevada today. The biggest impact will be locally heavy rain with possible street ponding and flooding.

Low pressure will reach California Thursday, then track over Nevada this weekend. This will bring increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms Thursday through this weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

The warmest temperatures for the year thus far will begin arriving Thursday and peak Saturday, with widespread highs in the 80s and possibly low 90s expected around Carson City, Dayton and Western Nevada, according to the National Weather Service.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of May 27, 2015 and beyond.

Thunderstorms have begun to develop today around the Sierra that may head into the Carson City and Carson Valley areas by this afternoon, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Special Weather Statement.

Thunderstorms with locally heavy rain and small hail are possible through tonight, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. The good news is the heavy stuff is expected to leave the area by tonight with less of a chance for storms this weekend.

Showers and thunderstorms will continue to develop Friday afternoon and move slowly across the Sierra into much of Western Nevada with some water ponding on area roads and gusty outflow winds up to 40 mph possible.

Showers and isolated thunderstorms are moving into the Lake Tahoe, Carson City and Carson Valley region this afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The unsettled weather is expected to continue through this afternoon and early evening.

A band of thunderstorms bringing rain showers has moved into the Carson City region this afternoon, prompting a special weather statement by the National Weather Service in Reno. The storms may produce brief heavy downpours and small hail of up to a half-inch diameter.

Rain may turn to snow in the higher elevations, especially above 8,000 feet, which may cause slick or slushy roads over higher passes such as Mount Rose, Sonora and Tioga.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. This report is from May 20 to May 27, 2015.

The next low pressure system will move into the region from California on Sunday bringing showers and high elevation snow to the Sierra and western Nevada through at least Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

Up to 6 inches of snow may accumulate above 8,000 feet, with wet roads for those traveling over I-80 and US-50. Snow could impact travel over the Mt. Rose Highway and the higher passes in Alpine and Mono counties.

Another spring storm will impact the Sierra and western Nevada this week with much colder temperatures, rain in the Carson City region, and high elevation snow. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the Lake Tahoe Basin and a Winter Storm Warning for the west slope of the Sierra, according to the National Weather Service.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of May 13 and beyond.

Another spring storm will bring snow to higher elevations in the Sierra Thursday through Friday and rain to the Carson City, Carson Valley and Dayton areas, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Expect winter driving conditions and possible chain controls over Sierra passes, especially at night or during heavier snow showers. Higher elevation routes including Sonora, Tioga, Ebbetts and Monitor passes may be closed later this week and possibly into the weekend.

If you have plans to go over the Sierra tonight, you may want to rethink them or at least pack some tire chains. More snow is making its way across the Sierra, especially in the higher elevations over mountain passes, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of May 6 and beyond.

A spring storm is expected to bring snow over Sierra passes and some rain to the Carson City region over the next few days, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. By Thursday daytime high temperatures will drop 20-25 degrees compared to last weekend.

Bands of showers and thunderstorms will make their way through the Sierra, Western Nevada and into Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton and Virginia City areas by this afternoon, according to a National Weather Service special statement.

Temperatures will be about 15 degrees above normal Tuesday and Wednesday as a ridge of high pressure strengthens over the West with a slight cool down and a chance of thunderstorms beginning Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Carson City, Carson Valley and Dayton can expect high temperatures near 80 Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the weather service.

With skies clearing Saturday afternoon after a good soaking overnight and showers earlier in the week, the National Weather Service says around a half inch of rain has fallen in the last 48 hours around Carson City, with Carson Valley getting around .70 of an inch.

A late season storm will bring snow to Lake Tahoe and the Sierra overnight into Saturday, with up to a foot above 7,000 feet, prompting the National Weather Service in Reno to issue a Winter Weather Advisory through 2 p.m. Saturday.

Anglers looking to head to the Sierra for Saturday's opening day of California fishing should take note: A strong cold front will bring snow to the Sierra and northeast California above 5000 to 5500 feet Friday night and Saturday, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

The image above shows the passes which could be impacted by snowfall and travel delays by Saturday morning. As far as snowfall, 6 to 12 inches (higher near the Sierra crest) are expected above 6500 to 7000 feet, with several inches possible down to between 5000 and 6500 feet Friday night and Saturday.

This is my annual reminder that it’s almost time to have fun fishing in the Golden State once again. On Saturday, April 25 the 2015 fishing season will open for all applicable lakes, reservoirs, streams, creeks and rivers in the State of California.

That season will then remain open until Saturday, Nov. 15. If you’re new to this area, here’s some information that can be useful if you would like to fish on that Opening Day or for the entire Opening Weekend:

A thunderstorm has developed in Carson City this afternoon bringing rain, lightning and small hail to the area. As of 3 p.m. there were no National Weather Service advisories.
Today's forecast calls for the rain to continue, with an 80 percent chance of showers for Carson City and Carson Valley. There's a 30 percent chance of rain for Thursday and a slight chance of showers Friday and Saturday.
The rain is welcome given our drought conditions, but the lightning always leaves room for caution. Thus far there hasn't been any reports of lightning caused fires around Carson City.

Thunderstorms will develop across the Sierra this afternoon and evening, with a chance for scattered showers in the Carson City area, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Low pressure will continue to move into the region today, Wednesday and Thursday bringing a better chance of showers and thunderstorms as well as cooler temperatures to the Sierra and Western Nevada.

A cold front will move through the Sierra and western Nevada late tonight through Tuesday morning bringing strong winds and much colder temperatures, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. A Wind Advisory is in effect through 11 a.m. Tuesday morning for Carson City, Carson Valley, Dayton and Virginia City areas in western Nevada as well as South Lake Tahoe, Incline Village and Truckee in the Sierra.

A cold front will move through the Sierra and western Nevada late Monday night through Tuesday morning bringing strong winds and much colder temperatures, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.