Reno, NV – The high desert wakes under a calm sky this morning, where crisp air settles over quiet neighborhoods and the Sierra peaks glow faintly pink with dawn. It’s a tranquil start — but the stillness won’t last long.
This week delivers Nevada’s first hint of winter, beginning with a stretch of mild, sunny weather before a strong Pacific system rolls in by midweek. Reno can expect highs near 74°F today under mostly sunny skies, dropping to the low 40s at night. Veterans Day looks nearly perfect, with sunshine, light winds, and highs near 72°F — ideal for ceremonies and travel across I-80 and U.S. 395.
By Wednesday, clouds increase as cooler air sweeps inland. Rain chances climb late in the day, and by Wednesday night, winds strengthen with gusts near 25 mph. Snow levels will start around 7,500 feet, lowering to 6,100 feet by Thursday afternoon as temperatures fall sharply.
Thursday brings a likely rain-to-snow changeover, with snow levels dipping to near 4,800 feet by nightfall, possibly dusting foothill passes and Donner Summit. The system exits Friday, leaving behind colder air and highs only in the mid-40s.
The weekend trends quieter and sunny, but the pattern signals a shift — Northern Nevada’s winter tease is here. Early travelers should prepare for slick mountain roads later this week and keep an eye on additional systems forecast closer to Thanksgiving.
