Nevada – A calm, cool start greets Reno this morning, but the air already hints at a rapid warmup. Skies are partly cloudy, and temperatures are climbing through the 50s after an early low near 37.
Sunshine strengthens through late morning, pushing highs to around 66 degrees. Winds stay light, making it feel more like April than late February. It’s a true Spring Tease across western Nevada.
Friday turns even warmer with highs near 68 under partly sunny skies. Outdoor plans look great through the end of the workweek. Snow remains confined to higher Sierra elevations.
Changes arrive this weekend as March approaches. Saturday brings a slight chance of showers and even a rumble of thunder between late morning and afternoon. Highs hold near 68 before clouds increase. Gusts could reach 20 mph by afternoon.
Saturday night carries a 20 percent chance of rain. By Sunday, scattered showers become more likely, especially after mid-morning. Highs cool to near 60. Snow levels hover around 7,500 feet Sunday, lowering to near 6,800 feet late Sunday night. That means Sierra passes could see fresh snow while Reno stays mainly rain.
Drivers heading over Donner Summit along I-80 should monitor changing conditions. Wet roads may develop quickly by Sunday afternoon.
Early next week trends cooler but not cold. Monday brings a slight rain chance with highs near 57. Sunshine returns Tuesday with highs in the lower 60s. The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal temperatures overall, reinforcing a gradual warming trend into early March.
Five Day Outlook for Reno, Nevada:
Today: Mostly sunny, high 66.
Friday: Partly sunny, high 68.
Saturday: Slight chance of showers, high 68.
Sunday: Chance of rain, high 60.
Monday: Slight chance of rain, high 57.
