Hitting the slopes after all this fresh snow, youll want to be aware of the avalanche danger today. The Sierra Avalanche Center is currently reporting moderate avalanche danger. Natural avalanche activity is not expected today but Officials Say its not out of the question. However, human triggered avalanches are expected for the backcountry. Officials at the center say wind slabs have formed in less typical areas which could be easily triggered. And skier were rescued over the weekend after riding out of bounds at Mount Rose Ski resort. Washoe county Officials Say two people called for help saturday afternoon after getting lost on the slide side of the mountain. Washoe county search and rescue say they made contact with the boarders four 4 later. Officials say they were in an avalanche prone area, which slowed the rescue process down. The boarders were found unharmed. Its no surprise that weve gotten a good amount of snow this year in the sierra. Today, nevada is conducting the second snow survey of the season. To find out exactly where were at. We were 110percent of snow survey. That means, in terms of about an inch and a half more, than is average this time of year. And about seven inches at that time last year. Snow surveys are a good indicator of how much water well have for summer and how much water we will have in our reservoirs. Despite all the snow weve gotten this still be behind as a result of the drought. Over the last four years weve missed a whole years worth of precipitation. Winter weather has caused some problems for the Sky Tavern Junior Ski Program this year. But this weekend was a go. And hundreds of kids had the chance to take advantage of the fresh powder. The first three days of the ski program were cancelled due to high winds and icy roads. But conditions from this latest storm. Were ideal. 5 inches of fresh snow were reported. Chain controls were up on mt. Rose highway. But the buses were were able to get everyone on the hill. Its a change from the past few years. When it was lack of snow causing cancellations. And eventually, a change of venue. This is amazing we are so happy to be back on our mountian we cant thank mt. Rose enough for letting us ski there but theres nothing like being at your own home base. The nonprofit plans to make up some of the missed days at the end of the season. Today well learn more about the successes and challenges facing our schools during the superintendents 2016 tonights address starts at 6 oclock. At the Damonte Ranch High School theater. Superintendent traci davis and the Washoe CountySchool District board of trustees will discuss the districts progress toward goals outlined in 2015 and will update the community on current programs designed to help students succeed. Police believe a deadly shooting in South Lake Tahoe this weekend stemmed from a drug deal. It happened saturday night at the beverly lodge. Police found 40 year old Dennis Wright junior outside one of the rooms with a gunshot wound to his chest. He was taken to a local hospital where he died. According to police. Wright and a woman drove to south lake to deliver a hundred pounds of marijuana. A fight broke out and shots were fired. The woman suffered a head injury. Police are asking anyone with information about this shooting to call South Lake Tahoe police at 5305426100. Secret witness is now offering a two thousand dollar reward for information about a deadly hit and it happened a little before 6 oclock yesterday morning near Fourth Street and spokane. According to reno police, a 55 year old man was crossing the street when he was hit by a speeding pickup truck with its headlights off. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The vehicle is described as a new light colored full sized pickup truck. Anyone with information is asked to Call Reno Police or secret witness at 322 4900. Elko is extending its ban on medical marijuana shops despite the fact that some residents want it lifted. The Elko Daily Free press reports only one councilmember voted no on the ban. Councilman john patrick rice noted that about 60 percent of elko voters cast ballots in favor of nevadas medical marijuana initiative. Rice said the city is depriving itself of revenue and keeping a service from residents. Councilwoman mandy simons was among the four in favor of the ban and noted possession of cannabis is still illegal under federal law. Its finally here. The and noted possession of cannabis is still illegal under federal law. Its finally here. The the candidates are in a mad rush to gain all the support they can for the first vote of the campaign. And officials are meeting to determine how severe the zika virus epidemic is. But first. Lindsey matherly will be back with your complete weather now forecast. Announcer youre watching kolo 8 news now midday, with Dave Lawrence and weather with Lindsey Matherly this is kolo 8 news now midday. Lawrence and weather with Lindsey Matherly this is kolo theres a growing concern about young people suffering from Mental Health issues in northern nevada. Dave now. State and local officials are stepping in to try and prevent psychosis in young adults. Amanda tomorrow on good morning reno a look at a new facility that aims to help battle mental illness. Dave amanda and now your kolo 8 hourbyhour Weather Forecast with lindsey people in midtown were out doing good deeds over the weekend. Neighbors were out clearing snow for people who couldnt. 98 yearold virginia garaventa garaventa who has lived in reno for 70 years says she appreciates the help. Trt 11 virginia garaventa, reno resident, the girl in the back she shovels my walk, my driveway and takes care of my garbage cans and things like that. And after all the shoveling was done, there was still time for a good Old Fashioned snowball fight. The final frenzy is underway. President ial candidates are in the home stretch with just hours to encourage iowa voters to caucus for them tonight. Lana zak is in des moines with the latest. After some 15hundred rallies . Nats. Tv ads. And 33 Million Dollars spent . It is decision time in iowa. Nats a new quinippiac poll out today has donald trump widening his iowa lead. Sot donald trump president ial candidate well, you have to be a little bit nervous. You know i like to win. I want to win for the country. But polls are not votes and a third of likely caucus voters say they are undecided or may still change their mind. Thats bad news for cruz, who has been sliding in the polls and with just hours to go, is being criticized for sending out this mailer stamped voter violation . Many today saying it is deceptive. Nats marco rubio still hot on the campaign trail todaytrying to lure voters away from the 10 other republican candidates. Sot sen. Marco rubio president ial candidate i just say someone going into a caucus site tonight and theres a candidate that youve really been with, but you dont think theyre going to make it to the finish line caucus for me, because we can win. And supporting all of the candidates, armies of volunteers have fanned out across the state. Sot sen. Bernie sanders president ial candidate i think our message is resonating throughout this country. 15,000 sanders supporters on the streets. The Clinton Campaign says its knocked on all of the contact with iowa voters, Hillary Clinton says has formed her candidacy. Sot Hillary Clinton president ial candidate i think that the months ive spent here listening to iowans has really made me a better candidate. And i think it will me a better president. Lana zak oncam close it is the first time voters that may determine the results tonight. Remember, it was first time voters that were largely credited with then senator Barack Obamas 2008 upset win in iowa. Lz, abc news, des moines, iowa. The World Health Organization is holding a meeting right nowto discuss the explosive zika virus outbreak. Officials warn there could be as many as 4 million new infections this year. And so far, theres no the Emergency Response committee is trying to determine whether to declare the zika epidemic a Public Health emergency of International Concern and whether to recommend travel advisories. There is a lot of attention on this meeting given the criticism of how slow who responded to ebola in 2014. Part of our job just like on ebola is getting the international commuity together, getting consensus, picking up the best possible candidates, getting the money behind the trial designs, and moving those forward. Officials say theyre most concerned with the link between the virus and the spike in microcephaly cases a birth defect that causes babies to be born with small heads and Officials Say theyre most concerned with the link between the virus and the spike in microcephaly cases a birth defect that causes babies to be born with small heads and incomplete brain development. As they are meeting the virus is spreading. Indonesia reported its first case and colombia reported more than twothousand pregnant women infected. In the us there are four reported cases in pregnant women. In brazil, Public Health teams and soldiers are going door to door trying to eliminate any place the mosquitos two people are in custody for kidnapping and killing a little girl. investigators are still trying to learn why they did it. And were now getting an idea of what caused a deadly amtrak accident last year. Announcer for news while youre on the move, listen to our news a pair of Virginia TechCollege Students are due in court today. Accused in connection with the kidnapping and murder of a 13yearold girl. So far, its not clear why the girl was killed. Megan hughes has more from washington. Pkg script 18 year old Virginia Tech engineering student David Eisenhauer appeared in court today facing firstdegree murder charges. Police say he kidnapped and killed 13yearold nicole lovell. Sot rebecca lemon organized vigil. To know that this couldve very easily been one of my home. Also in shockthe maryland communities of the two teenage suspects. Natalie keepers . Also arraigned today . Is charged as an accessory accused of helping eisenhauer dispose of the girls body. Police say eisenhauer knew lovell . And that he used that relationship to his advantage. Sot catherine chiconne eisenhauer family neighbor people are in distress at this point and they could use your prayers. Catherine chiccone lives a few doors down from eisenhauers maryland home . Where he was a High School Track star. She feels for his parents. Sot catherine chiconne eisenhauer family neighbor that has to be the blackest day of their lives. After arresting eisenhauer saturday morning for abduction . Authorities found lovells body . 80 miles away in north carolina. Lovells parents say she vanished wednesday sometime between midnight and 7am . After pushing a dresser against her bedroom door and climbing out her window. More than a thousand volunteers search joined last weeks because lovell . Had a liver transplant as a young child and needed daily medication. Sot Sarah Bradbury friend i didnt think that would happen to her. She was always the cutest little thing. Megan hughes oncam close lovells mother tells the Washington Post that her daughter was bullied on social media and at school. Megan hughes, abc news, washington. Some new developments in last years deadly amtrak crash in philadelphia. Investigators are releasing documents today to shed light on the cause of the derailment that left 8 people dead and 2 hundred more injured. The ntsb says theyve wrapped up the investigation phase and will now analyze evidence to prepare a report on the probable cause of the crash along with new safety recommendations. Investigators say its unclear why the train was going about twice the posted speed limit of 50 Miles Per Hour moments before the derailment. Investigators say the trains engineer hit his head in the crash, and doesnt recall what happened. Police across the United States are rethinking how they use force amid National Outrage over questionable shootings and violent arrests. After months of work, nearly 200 Law Enforcement leaders gathered in washington discuss new guiding principles. If enacted. Roughly 18thousand Law Enforcement agencies in the us would significantly remake how policing has been done for decades. The 30 principles include an acknowledgment from leading Law Enforcement professionals. That officers should go beyond the basic Legal Standard of what a reasonable officer would do in such a situation. It also includes that officers should focus on preserving all human lives in any encounter. A massive fire erupted at commercial building in los angeles early monday morning. You can see the huge flames coming off this building in the Glassell Park neighborhood. Officials say propane cylinders and Combustible Materials stored in the building helped fuel the fire. Firefighters managed to get the flames under control and knock down the fire just before seven am. Its not clear how it started. The cause is still under investigation. Dozens are dead in northeast nigeria after another terror attack by boko haram. Islamic extremists attacked a village near the borno state capital saturday. Locals say gunmen came into the town and opened fire before burning down homes. Reports say people were burned alive. The village is near the largest refugee camp in the country for those displaced by the terror group. It houses around 20 thousand people and adds more with every decimated village. Over the last week, russian aircraft performed 468 combat operations. Engaging over 13hundred terrorists facilities in syria. The longrange bombers were supporting syrian troops in several provinces. With the iowa causus here today. Some wonder. What is the big deal . We take a look at how the caucus works and why it is so important to the future of the president ial campaign. And three escaped prisoners from california are back in custody. Were getting a look at how they escaped. Tonights c its about time the taco. Came out of its shell. Unleash the power of dough. Give it a pop. That sound. Like nails on a chalkboard. But listen to this family talking thats a different kind of sound. The sound of the weekend. Unleash the power of dough. Tonights caucuses. But how important is a win for a candidate . And what do the caucuses have to do with selecting a partys delegates . Chris moody has the answers to these, and other caucus questions. Pkg transcript not available. Trt 1 54 oc . When we say a candidate has won. Turning now to the dramatic take down of escaped from a Southern California jail almost two weeks ago. One of the inmates turned himself in on friday. The two others were captured on saturday in San Francisco after someone spotted the in a stolen van. They rappeled out of the jail from the roof. But they were hauled back in this weekend through the front door. Pkg transcript not available. Trt 1 54 oc . When we say a candidate has won. Turning now to the dramatic take down of the three inmates who escaped from a Southern California jail almost two weeks ago. One of the inmates turned himself in on friday. The two others were captured on saturday in San Francisco after someone spotted the in a stolen van. They rappeled out of the jail from the roof. But they were hauled back in this weekend through the front door. With all three fugitives now in custody, officials focusing on potential conspirators. It was a citizens tip that led to the capture of the last two escapees saturday. In San Francisco. Hacked a doggie door in a steel grating then navigated the labyrinthine of pipes behind their ward to the roof of the maximum security facility. Police say one of the inmates jailhouse english teachers supplied them with Google Images key to the escape. Wall street is more than happy to leave january behind. Today they got february started with a special guest to ring the opening bell. And if youre planning a trip. You can look forward to some new perks. Making your flight just a little bit better. Announcer here in vineland, home of progresso, we love all kinds of chicken soups. But just one kind of chick. White breast meat chicken every time. So if youre not going to make your own chicken soup tonight, look at this sweet face. So sweet. Ok, were going to need a napkin announcer youre watching kolo 8 news now midday. Welcome back to kolo eightnewsnow midday. Lets go to Lindsey Matherly with a look at the forecast. A quieter weather pattern will be in store a quieter weather pattern will be in store this week with cold and below average temperatures through midweek. A few brushby disturbances may provide snow showers on tuesday and more so by wednesday. High pressure will then build for the remainder of the week with drier conditions and warming temperatures expected into the weekend. Short term. The center of the surface low which brought heavy snowfall across much of western nevada continues to shift southeastward with only a few light snow showers remaining across the region. As a result, have discontinued all remaining Winter Weather products. Skies are also beginning to clear across northeast california and northwest nevada which is producing current temperatures in the teens and 20s across much of the area. Road surface temperatures remain below freezing and expect snow ice covered roadways to create travel impacts and slow downs for this mornings commute. Motorists and pedestrians should allow extra time this morning to reach your destination. Brisk northerly winds this morning will also make for some bitter feeling wind chills with teens and Single Digits expected across much of the region. Areas of blowing snow may also limit visibility at times especially across portions of mono and gusts up to 45 mph are possible through the afternoon. Despite fridays rally for the dow jones. Investors will be happy to say goodbye to january. Bell ringing the first month of the new year saw major stock indexes like the dow off 5point5 percent for the month and the s p 500 off 5point1 percent. History shows januarys dive could bode poorly for stocks for the rest of the year. The Stock Traders almanac says as the s p 500 goes in january, so goes the year. Additionally february has a history of flat performance for the dow which for the past 100 years has risen just one tenth of a percent in february. They got moi wall streets special guest today was the muppets, miss piggy. Enjoying herself and said she was going to be looking for an investment banker to take her out on a date. After 15 years, u. S. Airlines are restoring some small perks for passengers crammed into coach. Dont expect ample legroom or free checked bags. But fliers will find improved snacks, a larger selection of free movies and on a few select routes the return of free meals. Today, American Airlines became the latest carrier to add something back. It announced the return of free snacks in the economy section and more free Entertainment Options american, which recently merged with us airways, hasnt offered free snacks since 2003. Passengers of snacks in 2008. Following the september 11th terrorist attacks and the subsequent recession, u. S. Airlines removed almost every perk imaginable on domestic flights. Hot meals disappeared along with legroom, when Continental Airlines stopped giving out free cookies and mini bags of pretzels in 2011 after its merger with United Airlines it said the move would save 2point5 million dolalrs a year. General motors is kicking its efforts to build selfdriving cars into high gear. The company is creating a dedicated Autonomous Vehicles team that starts working today. It will be led by one of gms Vice President s. Its goal it to figure out a strategy to make gm the leader in self driving technology. The move shows self driving cars are not just as a concept for gm any more. But the company sees them as something that can work in the real world. Now to the investigation into the ecoli outbreak linked to chipotle. The wall street journal is reporting the outbreak could be declared over as soon as today. Dozens of people across 9 states were affected by the outbreak since october of last year. Despite an investigation, able to pinpoint an exact source of the contamination. The business has been trying to reassure customers their food is safe to eat since the outbreak. A glass food container sold at several stores, and online is under recall. The i play food storage cubes can break. 23 injuries have been they were sold at whole foods. Amazon dotcom. And target dotcom between june and december of last year. If you have one contact i play for a you can find more information about the recall, at kolo tv dot com. Just click on hot topics. Looking to buy a gun on facebook . Think again. The social media giant announced it is banning users from coordinating private gun sales on its social networking site. The ban is also in effect on its mobile app and instagram. The ban does not apply to licensed gun dealers for purchases completed off facebook. The move brings firearms in line with facebooks ban on the pharmaceuticals and illegal drugs. Major problems for one Community Near yuba. This weekends storm has stranded neighbors. They canteven leave their homes. But first. Lindsey matherly will be back with your complete hourbyhour Weather Forecast with Lindsey Matherly. A quieter weather pattern will be in store this week with cold and below average temperatures through midweek. A few brushby disturbances may provide snow showers on tuesday and more so by wednesday. High pressure will then build for the remainder of the week with drier conditions and warming temperatures expected into the weekend. Short term. The center of the surface low which brought heavy snowfall across much of western nevada continues to shift southeastward with only a few light snow showers remaining across the region. As a result, have discontinued all remaining Winter Weather products. Skies are also beginning to clear across northeast california and northwest nevada which is producing current temperatures in the teens and 20s across much of the area. Road surface temperatures remain below freezing and expect snow ice covered roadways to create travel impacts and slow downs for this mornings commute. Motorists and pedestrians should allow extra time this morning to reach your destination. Brisk northerly winds this morning will also make for some bitter feeling wind chills with expected across much of the region. Areas of blowing snow may also limit visibility at times especially across portions of mono and Mineral County where wind gusts up to 45 mph are over the pass in california. Crews used heavy equipment to remove an ice dam that cut off a community sunday. Mike luery reports. No transcription available outcue always wins a great excuse to catch a movie in a nice warm theater. Were taking a look at what going on at the box office this week. And one of teh Model Industries biggest stars is calling it quits. Whether youre a fan of wars, or the Current Box Office champ, theres something for you in theaters. David daniel has the latest. New york in 1926. Theres one english gentleman called Newt Scamander who turns up in new york with a suitcase of rather extraordinary creatures. Fans of jk rowlings imagination are rejoicing over this new behindthescenes featurette for fantastic beasts and where to find them. The magical adventure is the first film the harry potter creator has written directly for the screen. It stars oscar winner Eddie Redmayne come home with me. Whoa not only did kung fu panda three dominate north american theaters in its debut weekend. It also set a record for an animated films Opening Weekend in china, where the series takes place. Because it was co produced in the worlds secondlargest film market, officials gave it local status, allowing the flick to play longer runs in more theaters. And some star wars news as the force awakens heads toward twobillion dollars in worldwide box office, Gwendoline Christie confirms to people magazine, she will return as captain phasma in episode eight, due in theaters in december of 2017. For hollywood minute, im david daniel. Shes nearing the end of the fashion runway. Iconic supermodel Cindy Crawford says she plans to retire when she celebrates her 50th birthday on february 20th. Crawford tells rhapsody magazine after more than 30 years of modeling she i cant keep reinventing herself. And that theres nothing else she needs to do. Crawford rose to fame in the 90s. Shes worked with the photographers, and famously sold americans diet pepsi. Crawford is married and the mother of two children. Her 14yearold daughter kaia is already following in her famous mothers footsteps. Retirement is a time to celebrate. One officer didnt even wait until he left the building to start the party. And one cop got pulled over by a concerned citizen. Who wasnt this is violet. Shes been waiting for this moment for awhile. A moment other kids wouldnt think twice about. Her first bowl of cheerios. Because now that cheerios are gluten free, violet, and many others are enjoying their first a retiring cop does some fancy footwork in an elevator. But after almost 30 years. He deserves to celebrate. Nats of music video of a retiring el paso sheriffs deputy doing the whip nae nae in an elevator has gone viral. And why wouldnt it . Deputy tony scherb is retiring after 29 years of service so he celebrated with some moves in the elevator. That is, until the ranking officer shows up. Hey cmon, let the man dance if 29years of Community Service doesnt deserve an awkward dance party, i dont know what does. A miami cop had to do a little fancy footwork of his own when a civilian pulled him over for speeding. In a rolereversal caught on camera. Claudia castillo says she witnessed the cop speeding, so she gave pulled over, thinking she had an emergency, then he got grilled. Miami police say they will investigate and take the appropriate action. File this viral vid under extreeeeme watch this surfer bail out and freefall from a monster 40foot wave in hawaii. The surfer is ok, but the instagram wipeout video has been dubbed by the world surfing league. As one of the craziest theyve ever seen. Lindsey matherly is back with another look at our forecast. A quieter weather pattern will be in store this week with cold and below average temperatures through midweek. A few brushby disturbances may provide snow showers on tuesday and more so by wednesday. High pressure will then build for the remainder of the week with drier conditions and warming temperatures expected into the weekend. Surface low which brought heavy snowfall across much of western nevada continues to shift southeastward with only a few light snow showers remaining across the region. As a result, have discontinued all weather announcer hungry for a show that packs a real crunch . Then youre in luck. Weve got an hour of crispy creations youll crave. Marios getting things started with a savory, cheesy bite, packed with pancetta and filled with flavor. Then carlas filling your house with the smell of cinnamon, as she fries up her take on a classic southern favorite. Plus, michaels making a crispy dinner with the uptown girl herself, the fabulous christie brinkley. Get ready to get your crunch on