Reno breaks daily record for amount of snow, and other snow reports
Records are being broken with our latest storm. Over seven inches of snow fell at the Reno Airport on Tuesday alone. An official report of 7.7” breaks the old record of 7.1” set back in 1917 on February 17. While the amount of snow that fell was 7.7 inches, the snow depth when measured came to eight inches.
Storm arrives in Carson Valley
Blasts reverberated through Carson Valley on Tuesday morning as Heavenly Mountain Resort conducted avalanche control. A winter storm warning opened the morning in Carson Valley with snow flurries and light snow that started to encroach on some roads as colder conditions arrived. A gauge along between Mottsville and...
Multiple school districts cancel or delay classes for Wednesday, several colleges on delayed start
Many area school districts have canceled classes for Wednesday due to winter storms in the area, while multiple colleges are running on delays. All Washoe County Schools are CLOSED for Wednesday. Incline Village area schools are already on break, so they are not affected by this announcement. Other CLOSINGS:. *...
Chains or snow tires required on U.S. 395 through Reno-Sparks
Chains or snow tires are required for all vehicles on U.S. 395 in Reno-Sparks as of 8 p.m. Tuesday night. Four-wheel drive is not required at this time. 2 News Nevada spoke to some drivers about how they're braving the storm in the North Valleys. "It's just making sure you're...
Wind and snow put LED traffic lights to the test
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) -Snowstorms like the one on February 17, 2026, put some of our traffic light system to the test; particularly those which use LEDS. Many local cities, including Reno use the LEDS because they use less energy and the bulbs do not have to be changed frequently. It saves municipalities millions of...
Snow totals forecast day-by-day in the valley, a foot of snow is possible around...
Feet of snow will fall in the Sierra through Wednesday, making travel dangerous. Snow is likely in the valley as well, especially on Tuesday. Snow totals will vary greatly, with 500' making a big difference. The airport and downtown Reno will see half what the foothills will get. Places like the North Valleys could...
Man Arrested After Allegedly Hitting One-Year-Old With Rock
(Sparks, NV) – Sparks police have made an arrest tied to alleged child abuse. Officers say they were called to a home along 5th street around 1:30 Saturday morning for a man who allegedly hurt a one-year-old child. After meeting with their parents, they identified Jorge Gonzalez as the suspect, saying he was talking...
3 p.m. Storm Watch update
I-80 is currently closed over Donner Summit due to snowy conditions. Mt. Rose Hwy, SR 88 and U.S. 50 are also closed.
No injuries as Reno crews stop fire at vacant apartments near Grove Street
Fire crews responded to a blaze at an abandoned apartment building off of Grove Street in Reno on Monday, around 7:15 p.m., extinguishing the flames before they could spread to nearby structures. According to fire officials, the building was vacant at the time of the fire. Investigators believe the blaze...
Westbound US50 closes due to winter weather
CARSON CITY, Nev. (KOLO) - Severe winter weather has closed a portion of westbound US 50. US 50 is closed from south Carson City to Spooner Summit. The closure comes after Carson City was expected to get 5 to 9 inches of snow Tuesday.
