Have you ever wondered what actually happens when the snow starts piling up, who decides when the highways or which streets get cleared first, and why your neighborhood might still be covered hours after the storm ends?
After several days of heavy snowfall across the region, there have been multiple crashes, a tragic avalanche, and hazardous driving conditions throughout Northern Nevada and surrounding areas. As crews work around the clock, each agency has a different role, and that can shape what gets cleared first and what does not get plowed at all.
Here is how it breaks down across the region.
City of Reno
The city maintains about 2,361 lane miles of roadway divided into 20 snow and ice removal routes…