September 2022: Wildfire Smoke Caused Closure Of Washoe County Schools, University of Nevada, Reno
"The Washoe County School District and University of Nevada, Reno, canceled in-person classes Wednesday because of hazardous air quality. Smoke from the Mosquito Fire near Foresthill, California, is affecting the Reno area. The Washoe County School District — which has about 62,000 students — canceled classes because of ‘hazardous air quality as a result of area wildfires,’ according to an announcement on Twitter."
The Mosquito fire was more than 63,000 acres, burning along the Nevada/California border.
The Washoe County School District — which has about 62,000 students — canceled classes because of “hazardous air quality as a result of area wildfires,” according to an announcement on Twitter.
August 2021: Northern Nevada Schools Cancel Classes Due to Wildfire Smoke and Poor Air Quality
"Northern Nevada school districts released statements on how they will move forward with school cancellations due to the hazardous air quality. Washoe County School District announced the closure of Incline Village schools on Sunday evening before expanding the closure districtwide early Monday morning. The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Reno, Sparks and Carson City were reportedly at a hazardous level Monday morning. It is forecasted to improve on Tuesday. The district said its emergency manager will monitor the air quality each day. ‘When making our decision to cancel school, we weigh a number of factors including the potential for prolonged exposure to hazardous air for students who wait for the bus, students who walk to school, the requirements for increased ventilation on our buses, and information provided by the National Weather Service about weather patterns potentially improving or worsening air quality conditions,’ the district said in a statement."
Air Quality Index (AQI) in Reno, Sparks and Carson City were at a hazardous levels.
Reno school district: “When making our decision to cancel school, we weigh a number of factors including the potential for prolonged exposure to hazardous air for students who wait for the bus, students who walk to school, the requirements for increased ventilation on our buses, and information provided by the National Weather Service about weather patterns potentially improving or worsening air quality conditions.”
