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Storm System to Bring Snow to Mount Charleston

Posted on October 8, 2013 by admin

Mount Charleston is expecting its first significant snow tomorrow. The storm system will bring cool temperatures, rain and an 80% chance to drop a couple inches of snow. Winds around 20mph with gusts as high as 30mph are predicted for … Continue reading →

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Mt. Charleston Campgrounds and Visitor Center Closed

Posted on October 2, 2013 by admin

Due to the lapse in federal government funding, the U.S. Forest Service is operating with minimal staff to ensure certain essential services. All facilities, including Forest Service offices and developed recreational areas such as campgrounds and picnic areas are closed. … Continue reading →

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Roadwork on SR-157 – Kyle Canyon Road

Posted on October 2, 2013 by admin

Beginning on Wednesday, October 2 and continuing thru Tuesday, December 2, Kyle Canyon Road (SR-157) will be reduced to one lane for construction from mile markers 3.5 to 5.5.  The Nevada Department of Transportation expects delays and recommends using an … Continue reading →

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Aerial Mulch Operations in Progress at Mt. Charleston

Posted on September 23, 2013 by admin

The Carpenter 1 wildfire burned over 27,000 acres of land which makes the area prone to heavy runoff when it rains.  The soil got so hot in areas that it has become impermeable to water. Starting on September 20th, Forest … Continue reading →

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Kyle Canyon Now Open to Public

Posted on July 19, 2013 by admin

Kyle Canyon will be open to the public on Friday, July 19, at 8 a.m. Fire managers, the Humboldt-Toyiabe National Forest, and law enforcement agencies want to strongly remind the public the weather starting Saturday and continuing Sunday and Monday … Continue reading →

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Weather May Keep Kyle Canon Closed

Posted on July 18, 2013 by admin

Cooperating agencies for the Carpenter 1 Fire met today and discussed concerns about this weekend’s weather forecast. The forecast is calling for an increased chance of rain on Friday, with a 50 percent chance of rain on Saturday and Sunday. … Continue reading →

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Lee and Kyle Canyon Reentry

Posted on July 15, 2013 by admin

Residents and business owners only will be allowed back into Lee Canyon today, Monday July 15, at 8 a.m. Residents and business owners will be allowed back into Kyle Canyon, Wednesday, July 17, at 10 a.m. For more information please … Continue reading →

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Trout and Lovell Canyon Reentry

Posted on July 13, 2013 by admin

Residents of Trout and Lovell canyons will be allowed to return to their homes after an evacuation from the Mt. Charleston fire starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, July 14, officials announced today. It has not yet been determined when the … Continue reading →

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Carpenter 1 Fire – Quick Facts

Posted on July 12, 2013 by admin

Updated: 07/28/13 19:00   Fire details: Total acreage burned: 27,881 or approx. 44 sq. miles Percent contained: 95% Estimated containment date: 08/18/13 Total personnel: 73 Crews: 1 Injuries: 2 Structures lost: 6 Structures threatened: 501 Cost to date: $19.9 million … Continue reading →

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Kyle Canyon Photos

Posted on July 9, 2013 by admin

Below are photos taken today of Kyle Canyon. These photos were taken between 11am amd 1pm before we were rushed off of the mountain due to increasing winds which caused the fire to move rapidly towards our only way out; … Continue reading →

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