Reno, NV – The sun is up over Reno, but the cold bites hard. Thermometers read 25 degrees this morning, and frost coats rooftops across the Truckee Meadows.
Air sits still and sharp.
Current observations near Reno show 25°F with calm winds and high humidity. Clear skies overnight allowed temperatures to plunge well into the 20s, creating icy patches on untreated roads and shaded ramps.
Black ice can linger through mid-morning.
Drivers along I-80 and U.S. 395 should use caution, especially on bridges and elevated roadways. Flash freezing remains a concern this time of year when meltwater refreezes before sunrise.
According to the National Weather Service in Reno, sunshine dominates today with a high near 36 degrees. Winds stay calm, offering little relief from the chill. Temperatures drop again tonight, with lows near 14 degrees under partly cloudy skies.
Saturday turns milder, with highs reaching 41 degrees. Sunday brings a noticeable warmup, climbing to 49 degrees under sunny skies. By Monday, highs push into the mid-50s with partly sunny conditions.
A pattern shift develops early next week.
Rain chances enter the picture Monday night, with a chance of precipitation after 10 p.m. Snow levels remain high, near 7,700 feet, keeping valley impacts limited. Rain becomes likely Tuesday, with highs near 53 degrees and snow levels near 7,600 feet.
Plan for slick spots this morning and rapid temperature swings each day. Protect pipes and pets during sub-freezing nights.
Beyond midweek, the 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures across western Nevada. Early spring warmth may build steadily into late next week.
Five-Day Outlook for Reno:
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high 41°F, low 22°F
- Sunday: Sunny, high 49°F, low 28°F
- Monday: Partly sunny, high 54°F, low 36°F
- Tuesday: Rain likely, high 53°F, low 36°F
- Wednesday: Chance of rain/snow, high 55°F
