I actually like Reno quite a bit and would *in spite of the oneway rental issue (use Budget)* wholeheartedly endorse your plan were it not for the MORNING meeting. Forget about the snow; you're likely to catch traffic in 3 separate places, the last of which (Bay Bridge maze) is unbearable these days with the construction.
[This message has been edited by moondog (edited Feb 27, 2004).]