Last updated: Thursday, September 17 at 8:50 a.m.
Thursday, September 17, 2026
As our region continues to experience moderate air quality issues due to nearby Floriston and Dome wildfires, we encourage all students, faculty, and staff to limit outdoor activity and reduce exposure to smoke whenever possible.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identifies the following groups as being at greater risk from wildfire smoke exposure:
- People with heart or lung conditions
- Older adults
- Children
- Pregnant women
To help reduce exposure to smoke, Washoe County Health District's Air Quality Management Division (AQMD) recommends:
- Staying indoors and limiting outdoor activities
- Keeping windows and doors closed
- Consulting your physician if you have health concerns, particularly if you have heart or lung conditions
- Creating a clean-air room in your home
Students:
Students directly affected by the Floriston and Dome wildfires can receive support, guidance, and resources through the Dean of Students Office at (775) 682‐6846.
Students who may be unable to attend classes due to the fire should notify their instructors directly, login to WebCampus/Canvas, or contact the Dean of Students Office at deanofstudents@unr.edu for assistance.
Faculty and Staff:
Faculty and staff impacted by the Floriston and Dome wildfires who need workplace accommodations should contact their supervisor to discuss available options and support resources.
We will continue to monitor air quality conditions in Reno and will provide updates as needed. Current air quality conditions can be monitored at AirNow.gov.
Friday, February 20, 2026
Following an assessment of the anticipated overnight weather and road conditions around the University of Nevada, Reno campus, the following decisions have been made:
University of Nevada, Reno Main Campus. The start of non-essential campus operations* are delayed until 10 a.m. tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 20. All in-person classes before 10 a.m. are canceled. Web classes and remote operations will continue as scheduled.
Instructors with classes that begin before 10 a.m. may conduct class remotely, if possible, and provide notice to students as soon as possible. Students are advised to check WebCampus for any updates from instructors, as remote instruction such as asynchronous or synchronous Zoom sessions or alternative non-in-person assignments, may be assigned.
Redfield Campus. The Redfield campus, Building A at 18600 Wedge Pkwy., is on delay and will open at 10 a.m.
Wayne L. Prim Campus at Lake Tahoe. The Wayne L. Prim Campus is on delay and will open at 10 a.m.
The University will continue to monitor weather and road conditions for any changes throughout the evening.
Faculty and staff who are impacted by the weather for travel to campus should work directly with their supervisor/dean for accommodations.
Please exercise abundant caution should you travel to and across campus and allow extra travel time. Also, please be cautious of snow and ice that may be on walkways.
The University community is encouraged to check unr.edu and the University’s social media channels for important, ongoing updates or changes to University operations. Also visit weather.gov for weather watches, warnings and advisories and nvroads.com or the Nevada 511 app for highway conditions, chain controls and current operation status.
*Campus operations refers to any work performed at the main University campus, office, property, field work or sponsored events in Reno
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Due to deteriorating conditions, and icy and hazardous roads, Governor Lombardo has announced an early closure of state offices in northwestern Nevada for the remainder of today, Thursday, Feb. 19.
All non-essential campus operations* (campus operations refers to any work performed at the main University campus, office, property, field work or sponsored events in Reno) and in-person classes today, remain suspended. All remote operations and classes are suspended as well.
Students are advised to check WebCampus for any updates from instructors.
The University will continue to monitor weather and road conditions for any changes throughout the evening.
The University community is encouraged to check unr.edu and the University’s social media channels for important, ongoing updates or changes to University operations. Also visit weather.gov for weather watches, warnings and advisories and nvroads.com or the Nevada 511 app for highway conditions, chain controls and current operation status.
*Campus operations refers to any work performed at the main University campus, office, property, field work or sponsored events in Reno