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Reno, NV Weather Oct. 17–21: 78° Drops to 58°, Snow Possible
Western Nevada's Reno area is heading toward a significant temperature change, with afternoon highs expected to fall 20 degrees between Saturday and Tuesday as shower chances return and snow becomes p
By Cole Barrett · 2026-10-14T11:36:45.893Z
Western Nevada's Reno area is heading toward a significant temperature change, with afternoon highs expected to fall 20 degrees between Saturday and Tuesday as shower chances return and snow becomes possible at higher elevations.
According to the National Weather Service forecast for Reno, temperatures will reach approximately 78 degrees Saturday before declining to 76 Sunday, 69 Monday and 58 Tuesday. The cooler pattern will also introduce a chance of precipitation Tuesday, with the snow level forecast near 7,200 feet.
The change follows several sunny days, including highs near 75 degrees Friday and upper 70s warmth Saturday.
Sunny Weekend Before Temperatures Turn Cooler Saturday will bring sunny skies and a high near 78 degrees in Reno, making it the warmest day in the supplied five day outlook.
Temperatures will fall to approximately 44 degrees Saturday night under clear skies.
Sunday remains sunny, with a high near 76 degrees before temperatures dip to around 43 degrees overnight.
The weekend forecast offers generally dry conditions for outdoor activities around Reno, with comfortable afternoons contrasting with noticeably cooler mornings and evenings.
The more substantial temperature decline begins Monday, when afternoon highs are expected to fall to approximately 69 degrees under mostly sunny skies.
Monday night brings partly cloudy conditions and a low near 37 degrees, setting the stage for a considerably cooler Tuesday.
Tuesday Brings Showers, Mountain Snow Potential By Tuesday, Reno's afternoon high is expected to reach only 58 degrees, marking a 20 degree decline from Saturday.
The National Weather Service also indicates a chance of showers, with the snow level near 7,200 feet.
That elevation is well above Reno's valley floor, meaning the forecast does not indicate accumulating snow in the city.
However, precipitation could fall as snow at sufficiently high elevations if conditions support it. The forecast does not provide snowfall totals or identify specific mountain roads likely to be affected.
The Tuesday outlook signals a transition toward cooler, potentially unsettled weather after several days of sunshine.
NOAA's separate national discussion highlights a significant cold air outbreak across portions of the central United States late this week, but does not establish that system as the cause of Reno's early week cooling.
The available forecast supports the temperature decline and precipitation potential for Reno, while conditions elsewhere across western Nevada and nearby mountain elevations may differ.
Five Day Weather Outlook: Oct. 17–21 Temperatures below represent National Weather Service forecasts for Reno, Nevada, in Washoe County. Higher elevations may experience substantially different conditions.
Saturday, Oct. 17: Sunny and warm, with a high near 78°. Clear overnight, with a low near 44°. Sunday, Oct. 18: Sunny, with a high near 76°. Mostly clear overnight, with a low near 43°. Monday, Oct. 19: Mostly sunny and cooler, with a high near 69°. Partly cloudy overnight, with a low near 37°. Tuesday, Oct. 20: Partly sunny with a chance of showers. High near 58°. Snow level near 7,200 feet. Overnight conditions were not provided. Wednesday, Oct. 21: Forecast details were not available in the supplied National Weather Service outlook.