Burning Man began Sunday in the Black Rock Desert, about 100 miles north of Reno, Nevada. Attendees are encountering dust and high winds that could persist for several days. From Monday through Wednesday, Reno area forecasts show a 30% to 60% chance of precipitation, though storms have not yet reached Black Rock. Slow-moving storms could produce heavier rain, small hail, and elevate dust, while forecasted rain and moisture may reduce lofted dust if the playa becomes damp. About 80,000 people typically attend each year. Conditions are expected to begin drying starting Thursday, with the event ending next Monday.
Burning Man organizers say about 80,000 people show up to their event each year. Some videos on social media since Sunday have shown attendees battling high winds, with particles of dust clouding their camera lenses. "The main concern with some of these storms, at least today, will be that they are relatively slow-moving storms, and so they will be able to produce more rain than if they were moving relatively quickly," Giralte said.
The weather could also bring forth small hail and kick up dust. However, the forecasted amounts of rain and moisture can help. "It's a very fine material up there," Giralte said. "And so it's very easy for that to get elevated with any wind. If they are a little damp up there, and they've got some showers yesterday, that will reduce how much dust is possible to get lofted into the air."
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