Colleges shut, vacation discouraged as major snow falls in Reno spot

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6:35 p.m. update: Thursday is an additional snow day for the Washoe County Faculty District.  The district sent a observe to family members at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.  It is the second snow working day for the district this week as heavy snow and hazardous roadways are envisioned right away.   

Lessons are cancelled for all pupils, which include these carrying out length understanding. The added snow times indicates the district will extend the school yr in June to make up for the missed days 

Unique article: A winter season storm warning stays in influence for the Reno/Tahoe region as up to a foot of further snow could land on valley flooring by Thursday afternoon, while a blizzard warning is in influence for larger-elevation locations.