Reno, Nev. – Northern Nevada enters the first full week of fall with summerlike heat still gripping the region. Highs near 86 degrees by Wednesday will push residents and drivers to stay alert for dehydration, vehicle overheating, and road fatigue on I-580 and surrounding highways.
According to the National Weather Service in Reno, Tuesday brings highs near 83 under clear skies, with only light afternoon winds. Conditions remain bone-dry through Thursday, keeping fire danger elevated across Washoe County and surrounding valleys. Residents should limit outdoor burns, hydrate regularly, and watch for heat stress during afternoon peaks.
By Thursday, highs ease slightly into the lower 80s, but sunshine will dominate. Nights dip into the low- to mid-50s, offering some relief but not enough to hint at true fall weather. Winds stay light most evenings, keeping wildfire smoke and haze from dispersing quickly if any flare-ups occur.
Friday remains sunny with highs around 85, before a modest cooldown into the weekend. Saturday and Sunday temperatures fall back toward 80 degrees, hinting at an early-season transition. While no freezing nights appear yet, forecasters note cooler lows arriving early next week could be the first sign of approaching fall chill.
Residents should plan travel with the dry stretch in mind, keep vehicles serviced for heat, and prepare for ongoing warm afternoons through late week.
Five-Day Forecast for Reno, Nevada
- Tuesday: Sunny, high 83, calm wind becoming 5–10 mph. Low 53.
- Wednesday: Sunny, high 86. Mostly clear night, low 54.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, high 82. Low 55.
- Friday: Sunny, high 85. Mostly clear night, low 55.
- Saturday: Sunny, high 82. Low 53.
