UPDATE 5:20 p.m.: While many NDOT traffic cams are down due to the wind through Washoe Valley, it appears at this time that southbound traffic is able to make it into the valley.

Any vehicles over 9 feet are not permitted. Wind speeds are extremely high, please use caution.

UPDATE 4:40 p.m.: A driver from the second crash is being transported to the hospital for a potential head injury. Both southbound lanes are still blocked at this time. One lane is still open northbound.

UPDATE 4:20 p.m.: A second crash is now blocking both southbound lanes in Washoe Valley between Bellevue and Lakeview according to dispatch.

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Around 3:20 p.m. a crash involving an overturned semi in Washoe Valley was reported.

The right lane is blocked bear Bellevue Road in the Northbound lanes.

Local Photographer Mark Gillard’s art is featured in a one man show at DST Coffee here in Gardnerville starting on Monday, January 15th.

His work ranges from landscapes to flora and fauna; historic buildings to his favorite – cows. Mark has enjoyed photography since he was a kid. It remains a passion to this day. His photos are of areas from Mad Canyon’s majestic peaks to Gardnerville’s Meadows, historic locales from Genoa to Virginia City, barns to classic cars.

The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains from Ebbetts Pass (CA-4) north to Yuba Pass (CA-49), including the Greater Lake Tahoe area.

HIGH avalanche danger may occur through Sunday evening.

“My entire career has been dedicated to serving the public, all here in Carson City,” said Bruketta.