Winter Storm Watch

FROM: NWS Reno NV
AREA: Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area
SENT: 2026-02-15T12:58:00-08:00

Winter Storm Watch issued February 15 at 12:58PM PST until February 18 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

* WHAT…Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches on
the valley floor with 8 to 16 inches for foothill areas above 5000
feet. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph and over 60 mph in wind
prone locations along US-396/I-580.

* WHERE…Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* WHEN…From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds
could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Winds may knock down burned trees in the
Davis Fire burn area.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Alert Expiration: 2026-02-16T16:00:00-08:00