Reno, NV – The high desert starts the holiday stretch bathed in golden light this morning, with calm winds and crisp air spreading across the Truckee Meadows. Thanksgiving travelers are waking up to ideal late-fall conditions — dry roads, clear skies, and plenty of sun for both city and mountain routes.
According to the National Weather Service, Reno will stay mostly sunny through Thanksgiving, with highs near 66°F and light winds from the north. It’s a near-perfect setup for those driving over I-80 toward family gatherings or hitting the slopes at Lake Tahoe before the next cold push arrives.
By Friday, cooler air will slip in behind the ridge, trimming daytime highs back to the upper 50s and dropping nighttime temperatures near 30°F. Residents should expect frosty mornings this weekend — especially in low-lying areas east of the city and along the Carson Valley.
The pattern remains dry into early next week, but long-range models are hinting at a significant Arctic front diving south across the U.S. beginning December 1. That system could pull moisture back into northern Nevada, bringing a chance for snow showers in higher elevations and a sharp temperature drop across the region.
For now, Reno enjoys classic late-November sunshine — brisk mornings, mild afternoons, and the quiet calm before winter’s next move.
5-Day Outlook for Reno:
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 60°F
- Thursday (Thanksgiving): Mostly sunny, high 66°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high 60°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 52°F
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 47°F
