The Office of the Governor of the State of Nevada
02/18/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/18/2026 08:58
Governor Lombardo Announces Two-Hour Delay for State Government Offices in Carson, Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral, Storey, and Washoe Counties
Carson City, NV February 18, 2026
This morning, Governor Joe Lombardo announced a two-hour delay for the opening of state government offices in Carson, Churchill, Douglas, Lyon, Mineral, Storey, and Washoe counties due to ongoing severe weather. The Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) are reporting icy roads and potentially dangerous driving conditions across Northwestern Nevada. As a result, state government offices in these areas will open at 10:00 AM today, Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
Governor Lombardo urges all Nevadans to drive cautiously while adverse weather persists in the region. Check NVRoads.com for the latest traffic updates and road conditions.
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