A sudden dump of snow in southern Oregon closed a 33-mile section of Interstate 5 on Thursday, stranding untold numbers of motorists.

About 1,000 flights have been canceled as a winter storm bears down on the Midwest.

Foul weather is snarling traffic at the Siskiyou Summit where Interstate 5 crosses the California-Oregon border.

Cold again overnight with morning lows in the low twenties on Thursday. A series of storms move into the mountains starting on Friday morning... and continuing through the weekend Saturday and Sunday. Travel will be treacherous in the mountains at times... with several feet of snow falling in the higher elevations. There is also a chance for rain and snow here on the valley floor both Saturday and Sunday.

Just in time for the holiday weekend, the Incline Village resort will open with top to bottom skiing and riding.

Cold Wednesday at 35,but 44 on Friday.

A storm that has dumped more than a foot of snow in the Rocky Mountains could cause headaches for travelers in the Midwest.

Clearing and very cold overnight... with many areas falling into the single digits by Wednesday morning. Beyond that, a series of strong storms move into the Sierra starting early Friday morning. Holiday travelers should be prepared for dangerous conditions in the mountains.

Cold lows and highs today and Wednesday. Next storm Friday.

Bands of snow developing overnight, early into Tuesday morning. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for much of Western Nevada through late Tuesday morning. Some clearing and very cold for the middle of the week.

Squaw Valley welcomes four days of live music on January 4-5 and 11-12 featuring live DJ sets by Passion Pit, Foster the People and Bonobo, and a concert by LETTUCE.

Snow tonight down to valley floor. Colder temps ahead.

Windy Monday with snow to the valley floor by the evening.

Strong winds overnight. Rain showers early Monday... switching to snow Monday evening. Very cold temps heading into the middle of the week.

Unsettled weather through the weekend and into early next week. A series of storms will effect the region... with the heavies snow being in the mountains. The best chance to see any measurable snow here in Reno and surrounding areas will be on Tuesday morning.

Cold mornings and snow continue into the weekend.

Cold and quiet weather continues on the valley floor as several storms get closer to the Truckee Meadows.

Teens overnight. Mostly cloudy Friday afternoon with highs in the upper thirties. A slight chance for snow flurries Saturday night here on the valley floor... with a few inches possible in the mountains.

Cold weather is moving through with snow in central and eastern Nevada. We stay active with several more storms in the 7-day forecast.

Cold days and nights! Next storm in for the weekend.

The vast majority of snow showers will stay in the Sierra today. Isolated snow is still possible in Reno before the sun goes down. Cold weather settles in shortly.

Snow on Wednesday in Reno and the mountains.

Very warm temperatures today with a Winter Weather Advisory at Tahoe starting tonight.

Cold mornings into a breezy Tuesday and snow by Wednesday night.

Nearly two weeks ago, local residents were asked to prepare for a flood. Both Reno and Sparks made sand and bag available to homeowners and businesses to protect their property. The flood never happened, but if it did, you may be surprised by how ineffective the sand bag protection would have been.