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Icy road conditions places some schools on winter bus stops, shuts down highways


Credit: Frank Sandlin
Credit: Frank Sandlin
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Finally winding down!

Our latest winter storm gave us another shot of snow across all areas, but as we head into Sunday night, things will be much quieter. Take a look at the 24 hours snow totals for our ski resorts and the overall season total so far!


LATEST FORECAST: mynews4.com/weather

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ROAD CHAIN CONTROLS

Updated as of 02/18/19 2 p.m.

  • SR-431/Mt. Rose Hwy: Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires from State Route 28 to Douglas Fir Drive.
  • US-50: Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires from Douglas County to mile post 7.6 in Carson City County.
  • US-50: Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires from Twin Bridges to Meyers in California.
  • CA-88: Chains Required, All Vehicles Except 4-Wheel Drive with Snow Tires from mile post in Alpine County to mile post 19.2 in Alpine County in California.

For more real-time information on road conditions and chain controls in Nevada, visit Nvroads.com or call 511. For California roads, click here or call 1-800-427-7623.

SCHOOLS IMPACTS

For Tuesday, Feb. 19: Winter Bus Stops will be in effect due to expected icy conditions. Schools will start at the normal times.


SAND BAG LOCATIONS

Washoe County:

  • Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Station #223, 130 Nectar St., Lemmon Valley
  • Lemmon Drive and Pompe Way intersection, Lemmon Valley
  • Blue Heron Circle and Warrior Lane intersection, Belli Ranch
  • Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Station #30, 3905 Old Hwy 395, Washoe Valley
  • Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Station #16, 1240 Eastlake Blvd, Washoe Valley
  • Washoe County Operations Yard, 3101 Longley Lane, Reno
  • Highland Ranch Parkway, one mile west of Pyramid Hwy, Sparks
  • Andrew Lane and Paddlewheel Lane intersection, Pleasant Valley
  • Intersection of Toll Road and Geiger Grade

Lyon County:

  • Silver Springs Animal Control Yard. (East of Ramsey Weeks)
  • Stagecoach Community Center. (Highway 50)
  • Outside of gate at 200 Lakes Blvd, Road/Utilities Yard
  • Fire Station on Red Rock Rd, Moundhouse
  • Silver City Community Center

South Lake Tahoe:

  • City Public Works Yard, 1160 Rufus Allen Blvd.
  • Fire Station 3, 2101 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Douglas County:

  • Zephyr Cove Park: Warrior Way; Sand is located in the upper parking lot
  • Sheridan Fire Station: 980 Sheridan Lane; Sand is located behind the station in the upper parking area
  • Genoa Fire Station: 2298 Main Street; Sand is located behind the station in the upper parking area
  • Jacks Valley Fire Station: 3450 Jacks Valley Road; Sand is located in the front parking lot, east side of station
  • Johnson Lane Fire Station: 1450 Stephanie Lane; Sand is located in parking lot, west side of station
  • Fish Springs Fire Station: 2249 Fish Springs Road; Sand is located in parking lot rear of building
  • Ruhenstroth Fire Station: 2008 Pinto Circle; Sand is located in lower parking lot, west side of building
  • Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center: 4001 Carter Drive; Sand is located in front parking lot
  • Fire District Warehouse: 941 Mitch Drive; Sand is located front parking lot, north side

Carson City:

  • Winnie Ln/Foothill Dr
  • Fire Station 52, 2400 College Parkway
  • Public Works Corporate Yard, 3505 Butti Way
  • Ross Gold Park, 280 Appion Way




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