🌱 Varied Weather, Potential Flooding Expected + Thacker Pass Mine

Hello again, hello! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Reno Patch newsletter. Keep reading for the most important things going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cold; a bit of morning snow. High: 37 Low: 18.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. The Reno-Tahoe region is expected to see more upcoming snowstorms and changing weather patterns this week that may lead to flooding. Reno will likely get snow with lower temperatures at the start of the week. Another storm is expected to move in during the last half of the week with much warmer weather that might bring heavy rains rather than snow. (Subscription: Reno Gazette Journal)
2. Construction at the Thacker Pass lithium mine began on Thursday after a federal court rejected last-minute efforts by a conservation group to block the project. The mine's development has been delayed for the last two years due to lawsuits filed by conservation groups and local Native American tribes. The lawsuits argued that the mine's construction would destroy valuable habitat and environment as well as Native American cultural sites. (This Is Reno)
3. Officials are investigating the cause of a fire that damaged the playground at Reno's Paradise Park over the weekend. Firefighters responded to a call reporting the fire at the playground on the morning of Mar. 4. Images show damaged playground equipment from a large fire in the snowy park. (KRNV)

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Today in Reno:

• Portrait Society Of Reno At Nevada Fine Arts (10:00 AM)
• Toddler Story Time At North Valleys Library (10:30 AM)
• High Sierra Writers At Barnes & Noble Meadow Wood Court (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all house hunters! Check out this round-up of real estate properties to recently hit the market in the Reno area, such as a three-bedroom, two-bathroom house for $525,000. (Reno Patch)
• KOLO 8 News Now is hosting a Diaper Drive to help the local Women and Children's Center of the Sierra build out their supply of diapers for local families in need. Over the next four weeks, drop off donations of diapers, wipes, or gift cards at the studio at 4850 Ampere Drive, Reno, Nevada 89502. (KOLO)
• Join the Reno Firefighters Association for the Shamrock Shave! Participants will be having their heads shaved in support of kids fighting cancer. The event will be on Mar. 18 at noon in downtown Reno's Old Bridge Pub. (Reno Firefighters Association via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Wednesday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with your next update.

— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners. She is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, where she earned degrees in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or practicing film photography.