Im contemplating a long term project in the reno area, I know nothing about the place.

how is the weather in winter?  places to go to/stay away from?

its seems to be in reach of lots of stuff for a weekender so the concours will be making the trip.

housing, are apartment rentals reasonable?  Im assuming that the winters will be a bit to cold for RV living and I will be pleased to never spend another night in a motel/hotel.

I usually dont take long term projects that far north,  being from mississippi the white fluffy stuff is not fun for me but its an opportunity to spend  an extended time in the west that I dont usually get. and never one with enough time to look around and play.

Not sure of where to stay away from. But Reno is like Vegas was 20 or more years ago. Much smaller town, easier to deal with.
Winter has occasionally snow but it's always cold in the winter. Summer is great, cooler than MS. Lots of stuff to do year around.

I believe they get snow, but not 5 feet deep all winter. Its also hot in the summer. Many of the Casinos are now closed, so half of the town looks abandoned. I would guess that means there is quite a bit of very reasonable housing.