Reno, Nevada – A damp, gray sky hangs over the Truckee Meadows this early morning as light drizzle clings to windshields and cool air settles into the basin. Pavement holds that wet sheen that makes braking less forgiving, and the crisp November air hints at a coming pattern shift just as Thanksgiving travel kicks off across northern Nevada.
According to the National Weather Service, decreasing clouds today give way to a calmer stretch before the next push of moisture arrives Thursday. Temperatures dip toward the lower 30s late tonight and again Wednesday night, which could allow slick spots to form in shaded neighborhoods from northwest Reno into Sparks. Travelers heading toward I-80 or I-580 early should budget extra minutes for slower traffic and reduced visibility in brief fog pockets.
Wednesday brings the brightest window of the week with sunny skies and highs near the lower 50s. This break, though, doesn’t last. Models hint at a Thursday system carrying a 50 percent chance of rain, with the snow level staying high near 6,100 feet. That keeps snow out of Reno for now, but higher passes like Mt. Rose Summit may see slushy patches after sunrise Thursday, creating early travel headaches for holiday skiers and resort workers.
By Friday, skies turn partly sunny with highs close to 49. The air stays brisk, and another round of chilly evenings keeps lows in the upper 20s. Residents preparing for Thanksgiving trips this weekend should watch for any subtle drops in freezing levels that might introduce a Winter Tease—especially if colder air slides in behind Thursday’s system.
More updates are expected as long-range patterns signal early-winter hints across the Sierra.
Five-Day Outlook for Reno, Nevada
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, high 52.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, low 31.
Wednesday: Sunny, high 52.
Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, low 31.
Thursday: Rain chance 50%, high 45.
