Fire watch Friday, freeze watch Saturday for Carson City

Western Nevada and Lake Tahoe are under a fire watch starting Friday at 11 p.m. and running until Saturday at 8 a.m., followed by a freeze watch starting Saturday at 11 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.

The fire watch is due to forecast winds from the southwest at 25 to 40 mph in most areas, with gusts to 60 mph across mid slopes and foothills possible. Ridge wind gusts could reach 90 mph.

The NWS said to avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires.

The freeze watch for overnight Saturday into Sunday forecasts sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 degrees.

“Frost and freeze conditions could kill sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing,” the NWS said.

“The probability of a freeze for all lower valleys is increasing for late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. Even colder temperatures are expected Sunday night into Monday morning with a hard freeze in all areas. Now is a good time to winterize irrigation systems and prepare for routine freezing temperatures.”

For information from the National Weather Service visit http://weather.gov/rev