FROM: NWS Reno NV
AREA: Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area
SENT: 2026-02-16T06:33:00-08:00
Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 6:33AM 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 7 AM Tuesday to 4 AM PST Wednesday.
* 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.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Alert Expiration: 2026-02-17T08:15:00-08:00
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