Winter Storm Warning Issued for Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area Through Wednesday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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Heavy snow and wind gusts up to 60 mph are expected to create hazardous travel conditions across the Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden area starting Tuesday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Reno
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the region. The alert is classified as a severe weather event with a high level of certainty. It is effective from 7:00 AM PST Tuesday, February 17, until 4:00 AM PST Wednesday, February 18.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area in Nevada.
What You Should Do
Officials advise that if you must travel, you should keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions for their state by calling 5-1-1.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulations: Heavy snow is forecast, with 4 to 8 inches expected on the valley floor. Foothill areas above 5,000 feet are expected to receive between 8 and 16 inches of snow.
- Wind Speeds: Winds are expected to gust as high as 50 mph. In wind-prone locations along US-396 and I-580, gusts may exceed 60 mph.
- Impacts: Travel is expected to be very difficult, with hazardous conditions likely impacting both the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and may knock down burned trees within the Davis Fire burn area.
Timeline
- Alert Onset: Tuesday, February 17, at 7:00 AM PST
- Alert Expiration: Wednesday, February 18, at 4:00 AM PST
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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