Carson City schools closed again Wednesday
Carson City schools will remain closed for a second day Wednesday due to continuous, heavy snow accumulation throughout Tuesday and winter weather-related driving conditions.
No student activities, after-school programs or practices will occur, the district said in a statement. No school services such as transportation, nutrition or student health will be provided.
Washoe County School District has not said whether it will close school again Wednesday. It announced Tuesday's closure at 5 a.m. Tuesday.
I-80 closed in Sierra; chains required through reno
5:45 p.m. update:
Interstate 80 remains closed in both directions from Colfax to the Nevada state line because of heavy snow in the Sierra, according to Caltrans. No reopening time has been announced.
Chain controls are in effect on I-80 across the Reno-Sparks area and east toward Mustang. Chains are required on all vehicles except four-wheel-drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels.
Mount Rose Highway (State Route 431) is closed across upper elevations for avalanche control work. Chain controls are also in place on I-580 in Washoe Valley and on State Route 341 (Geiger Grade).
In Carson City, U.S. 50 westbound is closed near South Carson Street in the Stewart area. All lanes are blocked.
Reno airport continues to see more cancellations from storm
Update, 2:15 p.m.: Reno-Tahoe International Airport is seeing more flight cancellations from the ongoing winter storm.
The number of cancelled flights at the Reno airport has grown from two cancellations early in the day to seven in the afternoon.
Here is a list of cancelled flights from the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority:
I-80 remains closed; chain controls across region
2 p.m. update:
Interstate 80 remains closed from Colfax to the Nevada state line because of heavy snow, according to Caltrans.
No reopening time has been announced.
Mount Rose Highway (State Route 431) is also closed across upper elevations between Incline Village and the summit. Lower sections remain under chain controls.
U.S. 50 remains open in Nevada but is under chain controls from the California border through Lake Tahoe, Carson City and east through Dayton to U.S. 95-ALT.
WCSD school closures
It's a snow day on Tuesday, Feb. 17 for the Washoe County School District. The district announced around 5 a.m. all schools would be closed due to hazardous weather and road conditions.
Road restrictions aren't just in the Sierra. As of 7:11 a.m., chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels throughout the city of Reno; west to Gold Run in California, and east to Mustang.
Tuesday closures in northwestern Nevada also include:
The National Weather Service in Reno said light snow would continue Tuesday with increasing intensity after 10 a.m. Heavy snow is expected Tuesday afternoon with accumulations at all valley floors by the evening commute.
Reno-Tahoe International Airport seeing flight delays and cancellations
Reno-Tahoe International Airport is seeing some delayed flights and at least one cancellation today as the region continues to grapple with a winter storm.
A couple of flights have been cancelled as of 10 a.m., Feb. 17, so far:
Some flights for Alaska, Delta, Southwest and United are also seeing delays between an hour and up to eight hours for one Los Angeles flight.
Here is a list of delayed departures at the Reno airport so far. Of these, four are due to weather, according to the Reno airport:
Arrivals are also seeing delays at the Reno airport. Here is a list of delayed arrivals so far:
“Even though winter weather has brought snow to the region, (Reno-Tahoe International Airport) remains operational and our snow removal crews are actively working to keep the airfield clear and safe,” a spokesperson for the Reno-Tahoe Airport Authority said.
“Weather conditions may still lead to flight delays or cancellations.”
Food Bank of Northern Nevada cancels, reschedules distributions
The Food Bank of Northern Nevada canceled all mobile harvest distributions scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 17 due to the winter storm, including the distributions for Sparks’s Church of Latter Day Saints, Virginia City and Hungry Valley, according to the food bank's Facebook.
The Senior Nutrition and Wellness Program distributions and home deliveries were also rescheduled this week to Monday, Feb. 23, according to the website, including for the Washoe Senior Center, the Sun Valley Community Center, and the Willie J. Wynn Senior Apartments.
The produce on wheels program’s Hawthorne distribution is rescheduled to Thursday, Feb. 26
Road conditions over Donner Pass and in the Sierra
Before traveling over Sierra passes, check the latest weather conditions at nvroads.com and roads.dot.ca.gov.
Interstate 80: As of 7:16 a.m., I-80 is closed at the California state line to Colfax. As of 7:31 a.m., chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels throughout the city of Reno; west to Gold Run in California, and east to Mustang.
U.S. 50: As of noon, chains or snow tires are required on U.S. 50 in Carson City between I580 and Dayton. As of 11:50 a.m., U.S. 50 is closed between Placerville and Meyers in California.
Interstate 580: Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels between State Route 431 (Mount Rose Highway) to Eastlake Boulevard in Washoe Valley.
State Route 431 (Mount Rose Highway): Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels between South Virginia Street and State Route 28.
State Route 341 (Geiger Grade Road): Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels between South Virginia Street and 5 Mile Flat.
State Route 88: Chains are required on all vehicles except 4-wheel drive vehicles with snow tires on all four wheels between Woodfords and Dew Drop Bypass in California.
U.S. 95: A wind alert has been issued for vehicles over 9 feet tall between Hawthorne and U.S. 95-ALT south of Schurz.
Winter storm outlook for Reno-Tahoe area
Tuesday: Snow, with accumulations of 2 to 6 inches in the valleys, 3 to 7 inches above 5,000 feet, 12 to 20 inches around Lake Tahoe and 14 to 22 inches above 7,000 feet. Highs in the upper 30s to low 40s in the valleys and in the mid-20s to mid-30s around Lake Tahoe. Southwest winds 20-30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph, and ridge gusts up to 80 mph.
Tuesday night: Heavy snow, then partly cloudy with a diminishing chance of snow after midnight. Snow accumulation of 1 to 5 inches in the valleys, 6 to 12 inches around Lake Tahoe and 9 to 15 inches above 7,000 feet. Lows in the 10s in the valleys and in the mid-0's to mid-10s at higher elevations.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of up to 1 inch of snow in the valleys and 1 to 4 inches around Lake Tahoe. Highs in the mid-30s in the valleys and in the 20s at higher elevations.
Wednesday night: Snow likely in the Sierra, with a chance of snow in the valleys. Lows in the low 10s to low 20s in the valleys and in the upper 0s to upper 10s at higher elevations. Winds 10-15 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph and ridge gusts up to 60 mph.
Thursday: Snow likely. Highs in the mid-30s in the valleys and in the mid-20s at higher elevations. Winds 10-15 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph and ridge gusts up to 70 mph.
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