Reno, Nevada – Snow-covered passes and wet valley roads could slow travel before 8 a.m. Thursday as another Pacific system pushes into Nevada, bringing fresh mountain snow and cooler-than-normal temperatures across much of the state.
According to the National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center, Nevada sits in a 50 to 60 percent above-normal precipitation zone through Tuesday, signaling an active stretch for the Sierra and Great Basin. At the same time, the 8-to-14-day temperature outlook favors below-normal readings from northern Nevada south toward Las Vegas, reinforcing a cooler pattern rather than an early spring warmup.
In Reno, where average highs this time of year sit in the upper 40s, temperatures may trend several degrees below normal during passing systems, with highs closer to the low 40s. Along I-80 over Donner Pass and through the Sierra front, accumulating snow could create chain controls during heavier bursts. Elko and areas along U.S. Highway 93 may see periodic light to moderate snowfall, especially overnight when pavement temperatures drop.
Las Vegas will likely see mainly rain showers with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s, still a few degrees below average. Gusty winds behind systems may reduce visibility in open desert areas along I-15 and U.S. 95.
Drivers should allow extra travel time through mountain passes, carry winter supplies and monitor NDOT updates for changing road conditions. The active pattern continues into early next week, and additional advisories remain possible. Winter is not finished with Nevada as February comes to a close.
