Still Winter - Northern Nevada and the surrounding areas in February and March 2023
- Spring begins on March 20, but a late February winter storm and early March atmospheric river storm brought rounds of snow, hail, heavy rain and flash flooding to much of northern Nevada and the surrounding regions. By: Randi May
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Check out this chronological collection of photos and video through the past couple storms around northern Nevada, encapsulating a strong and near-record breaking winter ramping right up to Spring 2023.
- MMJ: Jaden Urban
With an incredibly busy winter season, even come late February, we go out to see how locals are feeling.Â
- Courtesy of Sugar Bowl Resort
Snow plowing at Sugar Bowl Resort after multiple rounds of blizzarding in the last days of February.Â
- Courtesy of Sugar Bowl Resort
Sugar Bowl Resort office on March 1, 2023 after blizzarding in late February.
- Reporter: Faith Evans Photographer: George Guthrie
Faith Evans reports from South Lake Tahoe as crews work to clear up heavy rounds of snow in early March.Â
- Reporter: Makayla Hardy Photographer: Emily Hodge
We talk to the Nevada Trucking Association as they work to get crucial deliveries over Donner Pass on March 2 after a multiple-day highway closure.Â
- Reporter: Alexandra Rae Photographer: George Guthrie
Early in the week, the City of Reno had a clean and safe team walking around letting people know they may be in unsafe areas.Â
As an atmospheric storm makes its way through the region, we take a closer look at the forecasted levels of nearby rivers.
- Bob Deiters
Flooding affects Pleasant Valley, near Cedar Lane, on March 10.Â
- Reporter: Makayla Hardy Photographer: Emily Hodge
Makayla Hardy is live in Pleasant Valley Friday afternoon watching the waters rise.Â
- Courtesy of the Yerington/Mason Valley Fire Protection District.
Flooding in the Missouri Flat area of Highway 208, which is closed due to rain, in Mason Valley, Nevada.Â
- Jeff Deitch
Storey County Sheriff's Office tells us Six Mile Canyon will be closed for an extended period of time due to water crossing the roadway.Â
- Jeff Deitch
Water run off in Virginia City during on and off rain the morning of March 10.Â
- Photo by Pat Plexico
Patrol climbing into patrol shack at Palisades Tahoe on March 13 after a heavy snow night. The resort now has seen 648 inches of snowfall this…
- Courtesy of Peter Morning, Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Mountain hits 600 inches of snow at its Main Lodge on March 13.
- Courtesy of Peter Morning, Mammoth Mountain
Mammoth Mountain says it expects to break the 2010/2011 season record of 668 inches of snowfall in the coming weeks.Â
- Emily Hodge
According to their website, by March 13, Northstar Ski Resort had received 594 inches of snow in the 2023 season.
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...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING FOR GUSTY WINDS AND LOW HUMIDITY FOR NORTHEASTERN CALIFORNIA AND NORTHWESTERN NEVADA... * CHANGES...No changes. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 270 Surprise Valley California, Fire Weather Zone 278 Eastern Lassen County, Fire Weather Zone 420 Northern Sierra Front including Carson City, Douglas, Storey, Southern Washoe, Western Lyon, and Far Southern Lassen Counties, Fire Weather Zone 458 Northern Washoe County. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...As low as 12 percent. * Duration...3 to 6 hours between 11 AM and 11 PM PDT. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips. &&
...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 11 PM PDT SATURDAY FOR WASHOE LAKE... * WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph for Washoe Lake. * WHERE...Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From 11 AM to 11 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds and increased wave heights on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small boats, kayaks and paddle boards. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind. &&
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