Snow, rain in Reno-Tahoe throughout the week; spring begins Thursday

This Thursday is the first day of spring, but the weather remains wintry this week, especially at higher elevations. There's a chance of rain or snow every day this week, but there are several great live theatrical performances, and concerts ranging from classical to country to punk and indie music (and they're all indoors, thankfully).

Here's a look at what's on tap for the week of March 17-23 in northwestern Nevada.

Reno-Tahoe weather, March 17-23

St. Patrick's Day Monday: Precipitation throughout the day, with snow levels between 4,600 and 5,400 feet; highs in the mid-40s in the valleys and in the low 30s to low 40s at higher elevations. A chance of snow overnight, otherwise partly cloudy, with lows in the mid-20s in the valleys and in the 10s at higher elevations.

Tuesday: Sunny, with highs in the mid-40s in the valleys; a slight chance of snow at higher elevations, with highs in the mid-30s to mid-40s. Mostly clear overnight, with lows in the low 20s in the valleys and down into the mid-10s at higher elevations.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warmer, with highs in the mid-50s in the valleys and in the 40s at higher elevations. A slight chance of precipitation overnight, with snow levels between 4,800 and 6,000 feet; lows near 30 in the valleys and in the 20s at higher elevations.

Spring Equinox Thursday: A slight chance of precipitation, with snow levels near 5,000 feet; highs near 50 in the valleys and in the upper 30s to upper 40s at higher elevations. Mostly cloudy overnight, with lows in the upper 20s in the valleys and down into the upper 10s at higher elevations.

Friday: A chance of precipitation, with snow levels near 5,700 feet; otherwise partly sunny, with highs in the low 50s in the valleys and in the upper 30s to upper 40s at higher elevations. Mostly cloudy with a chance of precipitation overnight, with lows in the mid-30s in the valleys and in the 20s at higher elevations.

Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a chance of precipitation; highs in the upper 50s in the valleys and in the low 40s to low 50s at higher elevations. Partly cloudy with a chance of precipitation overnight; with lows in the mid-30s in the valleys and in the mid-20s to mid-30s at higher elevations.

Sunday: Partly cloudy and warmer with a slight chance of precipitation; highs in the mid-60s in the valleys and in the upper 40s to upper 50s at higher elevations. Mostly cloudy with a chance of precipitation overnight, with lows near 40 in the valleys and in the upper 20s to upper 30s at higher elevations.

Reno-Tahoe events, March 17-23

Umphrey's McGee, March 17: One of the most revered of the jam bands that started in the ’90s, this Indiana group blurs genre lines regularly. They return to Tahoe at 7:30 p.m. at the theater at Bally’s Lake Tahoe Casino Resort, 55 Highway 50, Stateline. Tickets are $40. For details, call 775-588-3515 or visit ballyslaketahoe.com.

The Rocket Summer, March 18: Led for its whole 20-plus year existence by singer/guitarist Bryce Avary, this group from Texas rode the first emo wave and has since kept its blend of alternative/indie music and melodic pop-rock. The band plays at 7:30 p.m. at Club Underground, 555 E. Fourth Street. Tickets are $30. Details at facebook.com/clubundergroundreno.

"A Perfect Ganesh," March 19-22: Brüka Theatre hosts this play about two American women visiting India and grappling with grief and healing. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. each night at 99 N. Virginia Street. For details, visit bruka.org.

Justin Moore, March 20: This country star performs at 7:30 p.m. at the Grand Theater, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E. Second Street. Tickets are $40-$70. For details, call 775-789-1115 or visit grandsierraresort.com.

Nevada baseball vs. New Mexico, March 21-23: The Pack hosts the New Mexico Lobos in a three-game Mountain West matchup at Peccole Park, 1775 Evans Avenue. For details and tickets, visit nevadawolfpack.com.

"How to Steal a Picasso," March 21-24: Restless Artists' Theatre wraps up the run for this this comedy-drama about art, artists and creativity at 295 20th Street in Sparks. For details and tickets, visit rattheatre.com.

Casino Hearts, March 21: A Los Angeles electronic-meets-indie rock band with Reno roots, Casino Hearts will perform at 7 p.m. at Holland Project, 140 Vesta Street. Tickets are $15. Details: 775-742-1858 or hollandreno.org.

Dillon Nathaniel, March 21: A popular house music DJ/artist, Nathaniel performs at 9 p.m. at The Alpine, 324 E. Fourth Street. Tickets are $20. Details at thealpine-reno.com.

The Reno Phil presents Beethoven's Emperor Concerto, March 22-23: On the program for this two-performance run are Beethoven's "Piano Concerto No. 5 in E flat," Resphighi's "Pines of Rome" and the debut of "The Sacrifice of Prometheus" by= Great Basin National Park's artist-in-residence Marko Bajzer. Performances are 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. Sunday at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts, 100 S. Virginia St. For details, call 775-762-5165 or visit pioneercenter.com.

Mark Normand, March 22: A comedian that’s made a name for himself on the podcast circuit, Normand will perform at 5 and 8 p.m. at the Ballroom inside the Atlantis Resort Casino Spa, 3800 S. Virginia Street. Tickets are $80-$100. Details: 775-825-4700 or atlantiscasino.com.

Wrath of the West, March 22: A packed bill of death metal influenced bands, including touring bands Cascade Effect, Hellheart and Jezus Rides a Riksha, plus locals Cyanate, Deathbed Clique and Caelum. It all begins at 7 p.m. at Virginia Street Brewhouse, 211 N. Virginia Street. Tickets are $10-$15. Details at renobrewhouse.com.

Worm Shot, March 22: This local group splits the difference between ’90s indie and riot grrl punk. They release their new EP at this show, taking place at 7 p.m. at Holland Project, 140 Vesta Street. Tickets are $12-$15. Details: 775-742-1858 or hollandreno.org.

Tesla, March 22: This Sacramento band brought straight-ahead heavy rock vibes to the “hair metal” boom and features several original members. Tesla rocks at 8 p.m. at the Grand Theater, Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E. Second Street. Tickets range from $50-$90. For details, call 775-789-1115 or visit grandsierraresort.com.

America, March 22: Known for hits like “A Horse with No Name” and “Sister Golden Hair,” this melodic rock duo is back for a show at 8 p.m. at Grande Exposition Hall, Silver Legacy Resort Casino, 407 N. Virginia Street. Tickets are $85-$100. For details, call 775-325-7401 or caesars.com/silver-legacy-reno/shows.

Screen Frogs, March 22: On the more psychedelic side of garage rock, this band from Seattle plays at 8 p.m. at Lo-Bar Social, 445 California Avenue. There is a $10 cover charge. Details at lobarsocial.com.

The English Beat, March 22: Dave Wakeling (guitar, lead vocals) is the only original member of this excellent band that was part of the UK’s first revival of ska music. Known for hits such as “Mirror in the Bathroom,” “Save It For Later” and its cover of the Motown classic “Tears of a Clown,” Wakeling and Co. play those hits and more for this show at 9 p.m. at Cargo, Whitney Peak Hotel, 255 N. Virginia Street. Tickets are $20-$25. For details, call 775-398-5400 or visit cargoreno.com.

Northern Nevada roadwork, March 17-23

California Avenue, Reno: Detours and lane restrictions are in place along California Avenue while the Truckee Meadows Water Authority replaces water mains. Work will continue through April.

Mill Street, Reno: Nightly lane restrictions and intermittent closures will take place on Mill Street between Kietzke Lane and the I-580 overpass as TMWA replaces a service line. Work will continue through mid-April.

I-80 and Stoker Avenue, west Reno: Lane reductions and overnight ramp closures will continue as part of the Nevada Department of Transportation's multiyear project to repave and improve the stretch of freeway between West McCarran and Keystone. Expect lane shifts and speed reductions. Stoker Avenue between Stardust and West Fourth, underneath I-80, will be closed through summer 2025.

U.S. 395, North Valleys: Northbound traffic will continue to be reduced to two lanes on 395 through mid-2025 due to NDOT's work to widen 395 between North McCarran Boulevard and Golden Valley Road. Watch for intermittent ramp closures overnight.

Mark Earnest contributed to this report.