Why is Washoe Valley closed?

Why is Washoe Valley closed?

Highway 395 through Washoe Valley is currently closed as a wildfire burns. Motorists are advised to cancel travel plans. Fire crews are responding to a large brush fire south of Reno that already has burned at least two homes and is threatening many more along U.S. Highway 395.

IS 395 in Nevada Open?

Caltrans has reopened U.S. 395 in northern Mono County. Drivers are now able to reach the California-Nevada state line, and in Nevada, they can travel between Holbrook Junction and Gardnerville as the Nevada Department of Transportation has lifted its closure on U.S. 395 as well.

Is 395 open at Hallelujah Junction?

U.S. 395 is open south of Hallelujah Junction and California 70 is open. There are evacuation recommendations for the Rancho Haven, Flanigan Flats and Fish Springs areas.

Do I need chains for Reno today?

The National Weather Service in Reno says all Sierra Nevada passes are requiring chain controls on all vehicles except four-wheel drive with snow tires. Chains are required for all vehicles on I-80 and Highway 50 except those with four-wheel drive and snow tires. …

Are chains required on 395?

Chains or snow tires are required on all vehicles on Highway 395 from the Mammoth Lakes exit/SR 203 north to Nevada and beyond.

Is 395 Open to Bridgeport?

UPDATE: U.S. 395 is now open in both directions to Bridgeport in Mono County, the California Department of Transportation reports. Detours are available on California 167 and California 182.

Can you drive to Reno without chains?

The National Weather Service in Reno says all Sierra Nevada passes are requiring chain controls on all vehicles except four-wheel drive with snow tires. Chains are required for all vehicles on I-80 and Highway 50 except those with four-wheel drive and snow tires.

Do I need chains for Julian today?

Arrive early, traffic backs up for hours as the day progresses on the weekends. Visit on a weekday to avoid traffic. Bring chains or use a car with four wheel drive. Don’t feed privately owned livestock, it can make them sick.

Do you need chains to drive to Mammoth right now?

Chain Requirements R2: Chains or traction devices are required on all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles with snow-tread tires on all four wheels. (NOTE: Four wheel/all wheel drive vehicles must carry traction devices in chain control areas.)

Do you need chains for mammoth right now?

What is the Washoe Valley in Nevada known for?

The Washoe Valley, along with much of the region in the lee of the Sierra Nevada mountains, is known for its occasionally strong winds. These sometimes require the closing of U.S. 395, the principal north-south highway, to high profile vehicles. One of these, known as the Washoe Zephyr, occurs during the summer, sometimes daily.

What kind of wind does the Washoe Valley have?

Washoe Zephyr. The Washoe Valley, along with much of the region in the lee of the Sierra Nevada mountains, is known for its occasionally strong winds. These sometimes require the closing of U.S. 395, the principal north-south highway, to high profile vehicles. One of these, known as the Washoe Zephyr, occurs during the summer, sometimes daily.

How big is the ranch in Washoe Valley?

From 1857 to 1957, Theodore Winters (1823–1906) and his daughter, Neva Winters Sauer, owned and operated a 4,000-acre (1,600 ha) cattle farm and Thoroughbred stud with a quarter-mile training track. Among the ranch’s famous horses was El Rio Rey, the American Champion Two-Year-Old Colt of 1889.

What was the name of the railroad that passed through Washoe Valley?

The Virginia & Truckee Railroad used to pass through this transportation corridor from 1872 to 1950, with the grade highly visible through the middle of the valley, and many bridges across the creeks near Pagni Canyon were still there (as pictured above) until the Washoe Drive Fire occurred and swept through the canyon.