Questions about scheduling, seasons and winter moves

About 2 to 3 weeks is how far ahead O'Brien's generally books. A longer lead gives the estimator and the schedule more room.

Call 775-359-6683 and ask. The office can say what the schedule allows, and the short notice guide gives a plan.

Residential schedules follow the office week, Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. Commercial crews work evenings, weekends and holidays by arrangement.

July, when NOAA normals put the Reno airport high at 93.9 F. Plan loading for the cooler morning hours and drink water on the job.

It depends on the size of the home, the stairs and the packing. The estimator gives a projection after seeing the rooms.

Spring and fall usually bring moderate temperatures. Month-by-month pages begin with October and run through the year.

NOAA normals show 5.2 inches in January at the Reno airport, compared with 43.6 inches at the Truckee Ranger Station.

Yes. Snow and chain controls can delay a trip over the Sierra, so keep a spare day in your plan. The winter driving page explains chain controls.

Caltrans QuickMap covers California highways, and NDOT's Nevada Roads site covers Nevada.