Up to 3.5 inches of rain forecast with more next week

The National Weather Service’s forecast for a stormy weekend continues to strengthen with rain due to arrive early Thursday afternoon in western Nevada. Up to 3.5 inches of rain is possible through Saturday morning.

A wind advisory begins Thursday night at 10 p.m. and lasts through 7 p.m. Friday.

“South winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected,” said an updated advisory posted at weather.gov Thursday morning. “Waves 2 to 5 feet on Pyramid Lake.

“Windprone locations along I-580 through Washoe Valley and Highway 95 near Walker Lake could see periods of stronger wind gusts in excess of 60 mph at times.”

The flood watch remains in effect from Thursday at 4 p.m. until Sunday at 11 a.m.

Another wave of rain and snow beginning Monday and continuing through Wednesday also has become more likely according to the NWS forecast, with snow levels falling to 5,000 feet Tuesday night.

Carson City is urging residents to prepare: 

FALLING TREES AND BRANCHES

With the forecast of high winds and saturated soils, residents should be aware of the potential for falling trees and branches.

SANDBAG FILL STATION

Carson City’s Sand Bagging Station is stocked and ready at the Corporate Yard – 3505 Butti Way, just north of the main Public Works building. 

Bags and sand are supplied – you must bring your own shovel and fill your bags.

ROOF SNOW LOAD

After the recent snowstorms and a warmer, wetter pattern forecasted, there are concerns about the wet snow and precipitation adding to the snow load on structures, especially in higher elevations. Residents are urged to clear roofs of excessive snow and ice buildup, being careful not to damage vents and electrical supplies to the building. Clearing the roof can be dangerous; residents are advised to leave this work to professionals. Be aware that a roof may collapse with little or no warning. The following warning signs could indicate that you have a danger of roof collapse. You should immediately evacuate the building and notify your local building official, Fire Department, or contact a structural engineer to determine if the building is safe if you observe the following:

• Severe or new roof leaks.
• Cracked or split wood members.
• Bends or ripples in metal supports.
• Recent cracks in walls, gypboard, or masonry.
• Cracks in welds of steel construction.
• Sprinkler heads pushed down below ceiling tiles.
• Doors that pop open. 
• Doors or windows that are difficult to open.
• Bowed utility pipes or conduits attached to the ceiling; or creaking, cracking, or popping sounds.

Lyon County

• Mound House Fire Station – 56 Red Rock Rd., Mound House, NV 89706

• Silver City Community Center - 385 High St., Silver City, NV 89428

• Fire Station #39 - 460 Dayton Valley Rd., Dayton, NV 89403

• Fire Station #35 - 231 Corral Dr., Dayton, NV 89403

• Stagecoach Community Center - 8105 US-50, Stagecoach, NV 89429

• Silver Springs JPO Office - 1075 Pyramid Ave., Silver Springs, NV 89429

• Mason Town Hall building - 55 Bridge Street, Mason, NV 89447

• Dressler Park Community Arena - 2715 Hwy 208, Wellington, NV 89444

• Lyon County Roads Yard – 18 Hwy 85A North, Yerington, NV 89447

• Out of Town Park, Farm District Road and Highway 95A, Fernley, NV 89408 (East end of Rodeo Grounds)

When sandbagging your property, ensure that any outbuildings, pump houses, or corrals are protected in the same way as your home.

THE FORECAST

Thursday: Rain likely after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming east in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday night: Rain. Low around 41. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Friday: Rain. Snow level 8,100 feet lowering to 7,200 feet in the afternoon. High near 49. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Friday night: Rain. Snow level 6,800 feet lowering to 6,000 feet after midnight. Low around 34. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday: Rain. Snow level 6,000 feet rising to 6,700 feet in the afternoon. High near 47. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Saturday night: A 50 percent chance of showers. Snow level 6,400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers, mainly before 4 p.m. Snow level 6,400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

Sunday night: A chance of showers, mainly after 10 p.m. Snow level 6,500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Monday: A chance of showers before 10 a.m, then rain likely after 10 a.m. Snow level 6,300 feet rising to 7,000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.

Monday night: Rain likely. Snow level 6,800 feet lowering to 6,100 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Tuesday: Rain and snow likely. Snow level 5,400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy.

Tuesday night: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5,000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Wednesday: A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 5,200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.