here's a glimpse of one spot. we'll have it all of the storm rose through. >> earlier this week -- --. >> we've been talking about this all week and it's finally here. it brought high winds and temperatures cold enough to see snow. >> we have team coverage tonight, meteorologist cassie wilson is in washoe valley but first we check in with colin jackson in the weather center for the latest on what happened a. >> never a dull moment. last weekend storm was nothing compared to this one.

4500 feet and that means on the valley floor we could see maybe a half an inch to an inch possible, may be more. from 5500 to 4000 feet, and that covers much of reno. that is for saturday morning and possibly sunday morning as well. this is a two-day storm. >> pouring rain in the tahoe area, however there are a few spots of snow and you can see it on mt. rose highway. then further south we show you pockets of snow all the way into the kirkwood area as well. and there is that looks down south too. when you see colors like that you know it is changing from went to powder. but it's going to be a sierra snow event. for now it's mostly rain snow mix and mostly snow overnight, at least a foot and in downtown truckee

getting dark. drive carefully, everybody. >> now we go live to meteorologist cassie wilson. >> she joins us from the service center where the winds are very strong. >> we are about to to 300 yards in the winds were ridiculous. right here at the national weather center we saw 40-mile per hour sustained winds. take a look at these gusts that happened across the region. wow, over 100 miles per hour at slide mountain. then we are watching winds start to die down throughout the night as the cold front moves moves through it should transition to all snow. we did see a couple semi's dad had toppled over on interstate 580 south of reno into carson city. that part of interstate is

crosswinds. but we are also watching for a flood advisory in the northern area in northern california. with that we are watching for some river rises along the truckee and surrounding drainage areas. with his heavy rain we will see tomorrow, please be safe as you are traveling around town, over the hill, and watching for the transition into snow tomorrow morning. >> live from the national weather service, i'm meteorologist cassie wilson back to you. >> more than 6000 people were without power this afternoon but for most people power had been restored. in washoe valley power poles were knocked down by the powerful gusts. as of right now there are a little less than 300 residents without our. >> high winds are canceling flights at the reno

canceled inbound and outbound flights today and one coming from las vegas had to be diverted to sacramento because of high winds. this is according to a airport spokesperson. she said it's important to check your flight status ahead of time if you are planning to out of -- fly out of reno. >> last week we told you about a robbery on do you of nevada campus but now someone the night happen. we look to the case in this on your side report. the emergency alert system plays a role in all of this. >> thousands of students received three separate text messages to their phones alerting them about a reported armed robbery and assault on campus. but they never received an alert letting them know the incident never happened. i asked university police why. the alerts came with a specific location and a suspect description. >> specifically with a crime

immediately going to begin to do an investigation. >> reporter: the university police department sends the first message out about an hour after the reported armed robbery when a student's mother called their front desk to report the incident. >> we want to confirm obviously the crime but we also have a duty to make sure our campus is aware that there was a potential threat. >> reporter: officers were able to track down the alleged victim at her apartment and she did confirm two men stole cash from her. >> we set an appointment up for the next day to conduct a reinterview of our alleged victim. >> reporter: and in that interview the young woman recanted everything. >> nothing happened on campus, no crime. >> reporter: now the police department's last message repeats "robbery still under investigation.." >> i believe it said still operating normally. we didn't want people to believe the campus was closed because of the reported robbery.

sent a alert the next morning letting students know the lie. i asked the commander why they didn't send out that up date. >> we don't want to over text our campus community. of caution and put out whatever information we can put out that's going to benefit them. never happened, the reported armed robbery could still do some damage. while this have any repercussions for this woman. >> reporter: she will go through the principal court process. >> reporter: reno miscible court code says incorrect reporting information that leads to know investigation is a misdemeanor. >> people initially get word on these types of incidents, and that spreads. it's important that people understand not to file false reports.

today, lieutenant joe robinson tells me they would have handled the case a little differently, because they cannot code a criminal investigation until they confirm the incident with the victim. that is because the law stated victim has a right to face their accuser. >> face olivia. in tonight's crimewatch the united states secret service is working on several counterfeit cases. these operations involve a jet reserve notes of all different denominations. the counterfeit money is being bred too many retailers in reno sparks, washoe and washington county, resulting in big losses. secret witness is offering -- offering a cash resort -- cash offering a $1000 reward in a burglary that happened over --

after radioshack on east plumb lane in the shop or square shopping center. a suspect broke a window and stole several electronic items. the man appears to be light- skinned, medium height with a thin build and was last seen wearing a plaid jacket over backing, dark shoes and a black baseball cap. anyone with information can call secret witness. >> the epa wants to place the abandoned anaconda copper mine on a superfund's national priority list. the government said the state needs more time to decide whether or not the mine which is an yerington should be included. it would mean millions of dollar's in cleanup money but it could give the community a bit of a black eye to the governor told the epa he continues to view a npl listing as a last resort, and he said he has been assured by his experts that

concerns at the site which is 70 miles southwest of reno. the governor is also pressing the obama ministration to alter its sage grouse protection plan that will open up thousands of mining claims of nevada. it calls for thinking the area in exchange for making other unprotected areas off-limits, restoring burned out rangeland and raining in wild horse herds . >> if you are a big football fan, this weekend might be a long one. coming up at the break, how fans are preparing for super bowl 50. >> and i'm: jackson, you know what, the super bowl will be dry. we will be dry as well but it is this week and we have to pay attention to.

this afternoo . >> when it comes to drone racing reno is now set apart from the world. emily pacillo joins us to talk about the first-ever drone racing facility. this is exciting stuff. >> this indoor and outdoor space is the first racing facility in the world, and it's right here in reno. the drone raised to move to a bigger spot that offered spd -- fpv for both courses. only drone races are held at parks or at printed out venues but now the first one is in our

hosting a qualifier event in the next couple months. >> so it's going to bring in people from all over in our shop and into reno so hopefully generates a bit more business as well bringing more people to the community for drone racing. >> reporter: official opening day will be tomorrow at their location. they will be throwing a barbecue and open to the public. >> we continue our weather coverage tonight. meteorologist: jackson joins us with the full forecast. we had a lot of strong winds pushing the storm through. >> it will be windy and went over the passes but the snow is spotty. we are going to give us a quick tour on doppler to show you where that is. rain mostly all the way to truckee and all the way to sacramento so it's not there. near mt. rose highway we showed you a shot of that before.

driving is already starting but it's going to be tricky and dangerous overnight tonight and through sunday. if you might pockets of snow all the way down to kirkwood so 50 around the south end of the lake toward sacramento area also has some snow on it too,. but overall the pattern is getting wetter and colder. today's highs were close to 60, the miles will be low 40s. all that bring you see on the radar will turn to snow. so here is the north star snow steak. what they are waiting for is another foot or two by the time this is the north star mount pluto cam. it's changing to a ring snow makes at 8500 feet. wins to the south not as strong both hands on the wheel headed down

going to be interesting. doppler radar will be active all weekend long and as we look for more rain chances, will attempt to snow? i think by midnight it could. more snow will be traveling along the west side so keep that in mind all the way along 395 it will be gusty as well. there will be a cold front of the way but for now it's been raining and we had issues here creek rises happening very quickly where it's been very dry for so long. why is repeating? not sure. >> nice pictures to look at as we look at wind speeds currently at a 15-20-mile an hour clip. the computer is locked. overall this is a pattern that is tricky to deal with. i know some people like to leave late and get to where they are going but this is a situation that you really really don't want to mess with. you want to make sure you have changed and you are prepared for dangerous travel because that is going to happen

so let's get to the nitty-gritty . we have temperatures with a rain snow mix in the reno area dropping off to possibly -- colder than it has been but 38. and that will really pack an impact into the morning hours with a half an inch to an inch of snow possible on the valley floor. wins will be up to 20 miles an hour overnight. tomorrow we get to 45 with a rain snow mix and it is a healthy chance of that too, 100 percent with gusty winds but not as bad as today. southwest winds responding to what is coming and when the front comes through we will have gusty winds from the north northwest instead of southwest be changed overnight lows dropping off to 18 and 29 northeast end of the state. south of reno reno, hawthorne, 38. look at the highs tomorrow, only the low 40s.

to 45 on that map. to the north susanville high 40 and low 32. where we are highs in the mid 30s -- lows in the mid 30s at the highs in the low 40s. rainfall chances guaranteed for carson city. it's rain snow's. southlake the racers tomorrow and stays with you monday as well. one last lookt doppler radar and you know it's going to turn nasty. please read carefully and slow down and you will make it for you need to go. >> good reminder. another reminder to sign up for health insurance through the nevada health exchange is sunday, january 30, 2001. this is if you want health insurance for the rest of 2016. your coverage would start on march 31. if you miss this deadline you will we have to wait another year to an row and will have to pay a penalty when you pay your

income taxes when you are uninsured. there is no plan to extend the deadline this time. >> nevada is offering free flu shots tomorrow in partnership with the washoe county health district andwalgreens. the vaccines will be available for everyone aged six months and over at the mckinley art center downtown reno from 10:00 o'clock in the morning till two in the afternoon. it also includes free one-on- one assistance with enrolling in a health ship -- healthcare plan through nevada health lake. >> for pro football fans this could be a long weekend, the first without nfl action that counts. the pro bowl will try to fill the void but millions are waiting for next sunday's main event super bowl 50 between the panthers and broncos. mark reports on the preparations. >> thousands of carolina panthers fans give their team was super bowl sendoff downtown

>> going to give you get everything that we have to make sure that we bring that championship back to charlotte. >> reporter: the panthers opponent the denver broncos will have a rally sunday but the mile high city players and fans are not the only ones bound for santa clara's levi's stadium. so was thunder to the broncos purebred arabian mascot prepping for a two day road trip to the bay area. >> he's like a child. >> reporter: everything is also what san francisco officials are planning for. >> we've been planning this event for three years. >> reporter: from first responders to a secret commander -- secret command center, they are prepared for any potential threats. >> local and federal law enforcement will be sharing information in real time, and that is critical to understandwhat the situation is throughout the bay area and responding appropriately. >> reporter: one mr.

stadium accidentally painted both and zones and broncos colors, a mistake quickly corrected but some panther fans feed on the unintended slight. >> its fuel that will have to laugh because super bowl 50 is more than a week away. >> among the challenges for officials is the fact that the game is being played in santa clara which is about 40 miles of super bowl related activities are going on. >> weather weekend coming up to talk about and he was a look outside up mt. rose highway as we send you off to break.

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>> if you have to go over the hill, go now. look what we have for you, this is futurecast radar and you can see that it does turn to snow not only in tahoe but points east to elko and snow totals, valley floor? one to 3 inches possible. but above 7000 feet we could see one to 3 feet. this could be an issue not just a saturday morning but here is the scene sunday morning. look at that. this is an interesting warm. and it is two days. >> tough for shoveling. >> no heart attacks please. take it easy tonight. >> so if you are going -- go tonight don't wait till

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