Block sections of the interstate. Its not clear when i80 will be back open. Stay with kolo 8 news now for any updates. A fastmoving, but intense storm system will bring wind, rain, and snow to the area through thursday. Wind will be gusty, especially east of the sierra crest through the evening hours. Rain will develop in the sierra and change over to snow below 7000 after sunset, and around the tahoe basin before midnight. Snow levels will drop to valley floors before sunrise, bringing the possibility of a few slushy inches for the morning commute. Snow levels will rise on thursday and showers will diminish by evening. Dry, mild weather will return friday through early next week. Officials with caltrans say interstate 80 at to severe weather. All vehicles are being turned around at the gold ranch casino exit on i80. They say semi trucks and four wheel drive vehicles are getting stuck in the snow, causing multiple clusters of cars to block sections of the interstate. Its not clear when i80 will be back open. Stay with kolo 8 news now for any updates. A fastmoving, but intense storm system will bring wind, rain, and snow to the area through thursday. Wind will be gusty, especially east of the sierra crest through the evening hours. Rain will develop in the sierra and change over to snow below 7000 after sunset, and around the tahoe basin before midnight. Snow levels will drop to valley floors before slushy inches for the morning commute. Snow levels will rise on thursday and showers will diminish by evening. Dry, mild weather will return friday through early next week. Lets go to Dick Stoddard with a look at lets check in with mike keeton from the koh radio traffic center. Hows traffic looking so far . Traffic running smoothly. No major delays on reno area highways. No major delays on highways in northern california. Back to you in the studio. Thanks very much mike. A reno trailer park is back open after a deadly shooting last night. It happened around 7 oclock at the ponderosa trailer park on kietzke near snowbird lane. Police say people heard several gunshots. A man was later found in the parking lot. First responders tried members of the gang unit responded. But its too early to tell if this is gang related. Police are not naming any possible suspects at this time. Sad news from South Lake Tahoe. A wisconsin woman died while skiing at heavenly resort. According to the nevada appeal. 77 year old Kathryn Strangman hit a tree on tuesday. Emergency crews werent able to save her. Her death is under investigation and an autopsy has been scheduled. Were getting a look at new images of a woman whos body was found in a shallow grave on Lone Mountain and roop street in carson city last march. The Carson City Sheriffs Office still doesnt know the womans name. They developed these renderings to show what she may have looked like. They believe she had reddish or blond hair, and was between 4 foot6 and 53. Shes believed to be between the ages of 42 and 71. Detectives believe she may have been buried anywhere between one month and a year. If you recognize this woman. Youre urged to call the carson city some new developments in a murder case in South Lake Tahoe. Police have arrested two men in connection with a deadly shooting at the Beverly Lodge last month. 18yearold tristan batten and 20yearold harvest davidson are charged with one count of murder in the death of dennis wright. Police say more arrests are expected and that the remaining suspects are considered armed and dangerous. A new tral is underway for the nevada man accused of killing his girlfriends 2year old son nearly 6 years ago. Cody wallace appeared in a lyon county courtroom yesterday. It was november 23rd, 2010 when wallace called 911 saying Thomas Oconnell the fourth had stopped breathing. The boy later died of blunt force trauma. But according to Court Documents wallace consistently denies hurting the child. Several mistakes made in the courtroom including the late disclosure of material to the jury led to several delays. In new testimony from a witness. She describes her conversation with he said basically, he wasnt breathing. I said, what happened . he said, either the paramedics are here or they are on their way i dont recall i remember dropping the phone. The trial is expected to take several weeks. With just two days until the nevada caucuses final push in the silver state. New polls indicate a very tight race with Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in a dead heat. Reid binion shows us how the candidates are getting some last minute support. In a state known for making the odds, the numbers ahead of saturdays nevada are too close to call. To build momentum following his win in last weeks New Hampshire primary. President ial candidate everything in my political gut tells me we have the momentum here in this state. But Hillary Clinton says the smart money is on her for a silver state win. President ial candidate were going to go out and saturday, then we are going on to South Carolina. A new cnn orc suggests that sanders and clinton are in a dead heat. With 48 of likely caucusgoers saying they support clinton, and 47 backing sanders. Clinton has an edge on a range of top issues, but the poll results suggest that divided opinions on the economy are responsible for the tight race. Another factor race itself . As the nominating contests shift from states like iowa and New Hampshire. To states with more diverse electorates. Sanders is getting support from the daughter of eric garner, who was killed in a confrontation with new york police in 2014. I think we need to believe in a leader like Bernie Sanders. President ial candidate the African AmericanCommunity Knows that on any given day some innocent person like sandra bland can get into a car and then three days later she can end up dead and in jail. While sanders invoked sandra bland. Clinton got the backing of blands own mother i have been blessed to be able im reid binion, reporting Hillary Clinton is getting support from some big names today. Former Nevada Attorney general and democratic candidate for the u. S. Senate Catherine Cortez masto will visit with volunteers at the hillary for nevada carson city office. She then heads to reno where shell join Actress Jamie Lee Curtis at a volunteer canvass kick off event. U. S. Senator harry reid is urging nevadans to participate in the upcoming caucuses. 9 years ago. He convinced the Democratic Party to change nevadas caucus to third in line. Its lasting success will be one of the senators legacies to the silver state. Reid says he plans on being in las vegas and participating in the caucuses and is encouraging nevadans to get involved. You dont have to give speeches, you just go there, and they say, who are you for, who are you for, and you go dont have to say a word. You can do whatever you want to do there. People should do it. It is easy. The senator hasnt endorsed either clinton or sanders and says he wont until after the caucuses are over in the silver state. If you are participating in either the democratic or repubilican caucuses, your site may not be the same as where you vote. For more information, go to kolo tv dot com and click on hot topics. With the snow and cold temps this morning you may be slipping on the snow boots. But beware. Those snow boots may be causing problems for your feet. Plus. This is where you bring your garbage . Cmon a major dumping dilemma in the North Valleys. Arent happy about it. Coming up, lindsey complete forecast. Thats next on kolo 8 news now. Youre watching kolo 8 news now good morning reno with dave lawrence, Amanda Sanchez and Lindsey Matherly with your hour by hour forecast accumulating snow is accumulating snow is now likely on the valley floor with the intense precip the front. Due to the intensity, it will initially stick to the roads then become slush with better accumulation above 5000 feet. Roads will be slick. Up to 2 inches are now expected on the valley floors with Carson Minden being closer to 2 inches while reno sparks more likely accumulates to around an inch. Above 5000 feet, 24 inches are likely. The main precip band will move through by 4 am with showers after. At this point, with it just periodic showers and warm ground temps, expect much of the snow on roads to melt after the snow ends. Therefore decided to hold off on issuing an advisory for the sierra front as the warm road temps will likely result in more wet pavement than slushy roads. Still expect localized issues above 5000 feet however, especially around virginia city. Wallmann. Synopsis. A significant change is expected through thursday as a winter storm moves into the region. This will bring continued gusty winds this evening followed by snow and rain tonight weak system is possible friday night, before the ridge rebuilds over the west with warming temperatures into early next week. Rev watches warnings advis ories. Nv. Winter storm floor with the intense precip along and just behind the front. Due to the intensity, it will initially stick to the roads then become slush with better accumulation above 5000 feet. Roads will be slick. Up to 2 inches are now expected on the valley floors with Carson Minden being closer to 2 inches while reno sparks more likely accumulates to around an inch. Above 5000 feet, 24 inches are likely. The main precip band will move through by 4 am with showers after. At this point, with it just periodic showers and warm ground temps, expect much of the snow on roads to melt after the snow ends. Therefore decided to hold off on issuing an advisory for the sierra front as the warm road temps will likely result in more wet pavement than slushy localized issues above 5000 feet however, especially around virginia city. Wallmann. And for lovers of spring. This is a good sign. 11 Major League Teams report to spring training today. And itll be all smiles for my kansas city royals. The world series champs when the temperatures drop, many of us reach for our warm fuzzy winter boots. And while they may be comfortable. They could be a breeding ground for bacteria. Dr. Joy rowland Cleveland Clinic when patients come in with seasonal boots on that especially are furlined and or fake furlined, often times we see a lot of athletes foot infections surprisingly, because patients feet tend to sweat in those boots. Doctor joy rowland with the Cleveland Clinic says fungus likes to grow in dark, wet environments, which makes the inside of your boots a prime bacteria breeding ground. She says the key to staying footfungus feet cool and dry which means changing your socks frequently. She also advises not to wear the same boots every single day. People living in one North Valleys neighborhood are dealing with a major trash roblem and theyre getting fed up. Its a problem thats been plaguing the area for several years people dumping trash in the hills above golden valley. Everything from pipe organs, pinball machines, and even appliances. This is such a beautiful state and what a wonderful back yard for all of us to have. This is where you bring your garbage . Cmon neal cobb and some of his neighbors have, over the years, reported the dumping. And even on one occasion made a citizens arrest. If you own a toyota. You might want to check your seat belts. Recalling nearly 3 million suvs and what you need to know about the problem. And are you due to renew your passport . Experts sayyou should do it now. And heres a look at todays pump patrol. According to gasbuddy. Com you will pay. 2. 05 at smiths, quik stop, and wolf fastop. We have a link to the cheapest prices in your neighborhood on our kolo 8 app or at kolotv. Com. Remember. Chafire can travel over a mile. You cant control where it will land. Only what happens before it does. Visit fireadapted. Org toyota is recalling nearly three million s uvs worldwide because of possible problems with the seat belts. The company says a flaw could cause some Rear Seat Belts to fail. The affected vehicles are the toyota rav4, toyota rav4 ev, and toyota vanguard. Most were built between 2005 and 2014. Toyota dealers will fix the problem at no cost to the consumer. If you bought a poinsettia from michaels. You might want to take a closer look. The craft store chain is recalling ashland poinsettia stems and bushes, because they may have mold growing on them. The mold can pose a risk of respiratory infections. But so far none have been reported. If you have this product, you can return it to any michaels for a full refund. You can find more information about the recall at kolo tv dot com. Your passport is something you dont think about until you have to go on a trip. But listen to this. Nearly 49 million passports will expire within the next three years. That can mean massive wait times. Mary moloney explains what you can do now. Reporter pkgas follows need a passport . The Us Government says it could take six weeks just to get your passport renewed. Thats longer than usual. Heres why. Within the next three years 49 million peoples passports will expire. You can thank a 2007 federal law for the avalanche of renewals. It requires us citizens to carry a passport when traveling to canada mexico the caribbean and bermuda. Even if your passport is current most European Countries will not accept passports within six months of their expiration dates. To get your passport quicker act now. Photos can be taken at many post offices drug stores even public libraries. The state Department Says pictures are the number one reason why renewals may be held up. Passport renewal isnt placed in purgatory be more like prince. Seriously. The superstar tweeted his epic passport pic and it meets all government regulations. Its the right size 2by2 taken on a plain white background. With no smile. The state prefers a more natural look. As prince demonstrates you can slay with no smile once you get that perfect picture renew that passport by mail or in person at sanctioned locations for faster service. Then relax and plan that next vacay away. For consumer watch im mary moloney. A lot of people leave money behind at Airport Security checkpoints when theyre in a hurry. Well all that money adds. So who gets to keep the money and what do they do with it . Well explain. And the winter storm is making the roads slick. More on what you can expect for your morning commute ahead. So who gets to keep the money and what do they accumulating snow is floor with the intense precip the front. Due to the intensity, it will initially stick to the roads then become slush with better accumulation above 5000 up change left at an Airport Security checkpoint doesnt seem like a big deal. But when you add all of that change up, its a pretty big amount. And according to reports the Transportation Security Administration gets to keep every dime. In 2010, money left behind at Airport Security checkpoints added up to more than 409thousand dollars. But some people dont agree with the tsa raking in all this extra cash. A florida lawmaker is looking to change that law that took effect in 2005 proposing a bill that would give the money to the united serivce organization. If passed, they would use the money to build behind at Airport Security checkpoints added up to more than 409thousand dollars. But some people dont agree with the tsa raking in all this extra cash. A florida lawmaker is looking to change that law that took effect in 2005 proposing a bill that would give the money to the united serivce organization. Welcome centers for behind at Airport Security checkpoints now good morning reno. Good morning. Its thursday, february im Amanda Sanchez and im dave lawrence. Its a first alert day. The winter storm dropping snow down to the valley floor. Kolo 8 news nows rebecca kitchen is live from gold ranch where officials have reopened the i80 after the bad weather forced them to close it overnight. Officials with caltrans say interstate 80 at stateline is closed due to severe weather. All vehicles are being turned around at the gold ranch casino exit on i80. They say semi trucks and four wheel drive vehicles are getting stuck in the snow, causing multiple clusters of cars to block sections of the interstate. Its not clear when i80 will be back open. Stay with kolo 8 news now for any updates. A fastmoving, but intense storm system will bring wind, rain, and snow to the area through thursday. Wind will be gusty, especially east of the sierra crest through the evening hours. Rain will develop in the sierra and change over to snow below 7000 after sunset, and around the tahoe basin before midnight. Snow valley floors before sunrise, bringing the possibility of a few slushy inches for the morning commute. Snow levels will rise on thursday and showers will diminish by evening. Dry, mild weather will return friday through early next week. Officials with caltrans say interstate 80 at stateline is closed due to severe weather. All vehicles are being turned around at the gold ranch casino exit on i80. They say semi trucks and four wheel drive vehicles are getting stuck in the snow, causing multiple clusters of cars to block sections of the lets go to Dick Stoddard with a look at the forecast. Accumulating snow is now likely on the valley floor with the intense precip along and just behind the fr