RENO, NV — The air over the Truckee Meadows feels crisp and still this morning, carrying the bite of early winter. Frost glitters on rooftops and windshields, a quiet reminder that Thanksgiving week is near and travel is already picking up across Interstate 80 and U.S. 395. With temperatures hovering in the mid-20s before sunrise, drivers should prepare for frosted windshields and icy patches in shaded valleys.
Today brings a stretch of calm, dry weather under brilliant sunshine — a welcome break before next week’s cross-country changes. Reno stays cool but comfortable through Monday, with highs in the low to upper 50s and clear, cold nights dipping back near freezing. Winds will stay light, and the air remains dry — ideal for travelers heading west toward the Sierra passes or east across the Nevada desert.
The National Weather Service calls for a steady warming trend heading into Thanksgiving Day, with highs reaching the low 60s. Across the U.S., however, meteorologists are tracking a major cold front sweeping from the Northwest through the Great Plains midweek. The system could trigger heavy snow and flight disruptions in parts of the Rockies and Midwest, just as millions prepare to travel for the holiday.
Locally, Reno enjoys a quiet stretch, perfect for outdoor prep, home decorating, or early travel departures before the national weather pattern turns stormy.
Five-Day Outlook (Reno, NV)
- Sunday: Sunny, high 58°F
- Monday: Sunny, high 52°F
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 52°F
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy, high 53°F
- Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, high 61°F
