Lyon County calls emergency meeting on Monday morning to address flooding

The Lyon County Commission is calling an emergency meeting at 9 a.m. Monday to approve a resolution declaring an emergency due to severe weather and flooding conditions.

The resolution requests the governor to provide assistance and equipment from local state agencies such as the Nevada Division of Emergency Management and the Nevada Department of Transportation and other federal resources to assist in events that “(threaten) the health, safety, welfare and property of Lyon County residents).”

The meeting is open to the public and members can attend in person or by Zoom.

For more information: https://www.lyon-county.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01092023-1311

The National Weather Service's 1:30 p.m. Friday forecast calls for:

"* A relatively weak system will move into the area Saturday  afternoon and evening hours. Outside of ridge tops, winds are not expected to be a concern. Light snowfall accumulations of  less than 1 inch is possible above 5,000 feet after sunset, with  a rain or rain/snow mix at valley elevations.

"* A second, stronger system will quickly arrive early Sunday. Snowfall amounts of 1 inch or less in the valleys, with up to 3 inches in the foothills, including Virginia City. Combined  liquid totals from rain and snow will generally be 0.25 inches or less across the area.

"* A potent Atmospheric River is still expected to impact the area Monday into Tuesday of next week. This system will bring copious amounts of moisture and precipitation to the region. Along river  basins and cities that predominately see just rainfall, urban  and small stream flooding concerns is likely. However, there is  a high degree of uncertainty in snow levels, especially on  Monday during the onset of the storm. Conditions are favorable for heavy/wet snow with high precipitation rates on Monday, even in the lowest valleys. With that said, there is an equal chance that snow levels will remain just above major urban centers.
This will mean the difference of more widespread flooding concerns or "heavy/wet snowfall. Impacts are likely either way,  so it is advised to check roadway conditions before the Monday  morning commute."