Reno, Nev. – Sunny skies will dominate Reno midweek, but residents should brace for a cooler, wetter shift as Friday approaches. Warm afternoons in the upper 80s will hold through Thursday, followed by showers that may affect commutes and outdoor plans late in the week.
According to the National Weather Service, Reno will see highs of 88 degrees Wednesday with calm east winds around 5 mph. Conditions stay mostly clear overnight with lows near 56. By Friday, moisture increases with showers expected after 11 a.m. and temperatures cooling to the mid-70s.
Drivers along I-580 and U.S. 395 should prepare for slick spots Friday evening as scattered rain develops. The risk continues into Saturday, with additional showers possible before skies gradually clear by Sunday. Residents should allow extra travel time, avoid flooded areas, and keep devices charged in case of brief power interruptions.
The shift will be noticeable after several days of steady late-summer warmth. Thursday still climbs to 86 under mostly sunny skies, but clouds gather overnight, signaling the approaching system. Showers and cooler highs around 75 Friday will give way to a weekend of unsettled but manageable weather.
Conditions improve by early next week, with sunshine returning Monday and highs near 85. Still, residents are advised to plan ahead for changing weather and stay tuned for updated advisories.
Five Day Forecast for Reno, Nevada:
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 88. Low around 56.
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, high near 86. Low around 57.
- Friday: Showers after 11 a.m., high near 75. Low around 53.
- Saturday: Showers likely, high near 80. Low around 53.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 81. Low around 54.
