Reno set a new record when it comes to the latest first freeze. The previous record was set back on Nov. 16, 2016. This year the city recorded its first freeze on Nov. 19. This coincides with a national trend according to a report from the policy neutral nonprofit Climate Central.
It found that cities across the country have seen on average a 12 day delay. However Reno has seen the first freeze arriving up to 40 days later, the most delayed in the entire country.
The report said that while the delay can increase the growing season, it also places more of a strain on water usage. It also causes pests to hang around longer than they normally do…