Survival Arts

Whiteouts in Reno: everything in the air

Just saw on Fox News that the weather is still going nuts. I experienced literal hurricane-force winds on Highway 95 just south of there on Saturday, and feared the sands would strip the paint off my car. I was whacked by tumbleweeds like never before. Later that night, massive snowstorm in Carson City, flakes the size of Pringles chips.

I'd planned on snowboarding Mt. Rose yesterday, but skipped it for some work. Fox mentioned that a skier was lost off-trail, and I see they're closed for the day!

I feel somewhat vindicated in my "paranoia": even in good (initial) weather, and even in cities, I always carry food, water, winter gear, and chains.