Nevada — Clouds thicken over the Truckee Meadows as mild air fades fast. What feels calm now won’t stay that way. Moist pavement, cooling air, and lowering snow levels are setting the stage for a tricky weather stretch in Reno.
Temperatures hover near 51 degrees today under mostly cloudy skies. Winds remain light, offering a brief sense of stability. That window closes later as colder air presses in. By evening, rain mixes with snow, especially in foothill neighborhoods.
Snow levels drop to around 5,100 feet tonight, putting parts of the Reno area close to the transition zone. While little accumulation is expected at valley level, slick spots could develop on bridges and overpasses. Travel impacts may increase late, particularly along I-80, U.S. 395, and elevated routes.
Tuesday brings a more active phase. Rain and snow chances climb above 70 percent, with snow levels rising during the day, then falling again after dark. Roads may improve briefly before conditions deteriorate again Tuesday night as colder air settles back in.
By Wednesday, rain remains likely through the morning hours. Highs fall into the upper 40s, reinforcing the February chill. Snow levels hover near 5,500 feet, then lower again overnight. Even without heavy accumulation, repeated wet-and-freeze cycles raise concerns for icy travel.
Conditions finally stabilize midweek. Thursday turns mostly sunny but colder, with highs near 47 degrees and overnight lows dipping into the low 20s. Any leftover moisture may freeze hard after sunset.
Looking ahead into early next week, longer-range patterns suggest a warming trend across Nevada. Daytime highs may rebound closer to seasonal averages, hinting at a gradual late-winter thaw.
Plan ahead: Expect changing road conditions from tonight through Wednesday morning.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Reno, Nevada
- Today: Mostly cloudy, high near 51°F
- Tuesday: Rain/snow mix, high near 51°F
- Wednesday: Rain likely early, cooler, high near 47°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, colder, high near 47°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 49°F
