jack steck, san jose ca: "i'm much more in favor of the cold than the hot. snow is always fun. playing in it. get all chilly and then go by the fire choice." if you plan to head up to the mountains for the snow, be careful driving. several signs on the interstate are warning drivers to carry chains with them as this weather progresses. covering storm watch, amanda ketchledge, channel 2 news. thanks amanda. so why is it so windy here in northern nevada? angela schilling knows a thing or two about this topic and joins us live near mari loma park with more. angela? kristen, wind is something we see not only here in reno but also throughout the country. espeically in the plains. what causes wind is highly dependent on temperature and pressure differences. sound of wind more common at higher sound of wind while higher wind speeds are more common at higher elevations, we do see plenty of wind here in the valley. one basically created by pressure or temperature differences." edan weishahan: "seeing a big difference in a very small distance then that's where you'll see those stronger w

indoors- many visitors from out of town are coming to the area to experience the white powder, like jack steck from california. much more in favor of the cold than the hot. snow is always fun. playing in it. get all chilly and then go by the fire and have some warm drink of your choice." if you plan to head up to the mountains for the snow, be careful driving. several signs on the interstate are warning drivers to carry chains with them as this weather progresses. covering storm watch, amanda ketchledge, channel 2 news. turning to the crime beat... the reno police department is helping residents, owners and managers of rental properties to keep illegal activities to a minimum. it's part of the reno crime free multi-housing program. paul nelson was at the meadowood apartments today -- just one complex that is benefiting from the program. "the first line of defense for your good tenants is going to be you." cops working with property owners and managers. that's what this program is all about. the eight-hour class is required for any rental property with 40 units or more. motels, apartments, that