Reno, Nevada – Clear skies and crisp air greet early risers across Reno this morning, with headlights glinting off dry pavement before sunrise. The calm start won’t last long, as a sharp shift toward unsettled February weather lines up just days away.
According to the National Weather Service in Reno, today stays mostly sunny with highs climbing near 62 degrees. Light west winds increase by midmorning, occasionally gusting near 20 mph. It feels more like early spring than mid-winter, but colder air already waits upstream.
Clouds increase late tonight, and a slight chance of rain develops toward daybreak Monday. Monday remains relatively mild, topping out near 51 degrees, though skies stay mostly cloudy. By Monday night, temperatures fall near freezing, setting the stage for a more impactful change.
Tuesday marks the turning point. Rain and snow become likely by morning, with snow levels initially near 5,500 feet, then rising briefly before dropping again by evening. Highs struggle into the mid-40s. By Tuesday night, colder air deepens, allowing rain to mix with or change to snow across the Reno-Sparks area.
Travel impacts could increase along I-80, Highway 395, and Mount Rose Highway Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Slushy spots and reduced visibility may develop, especially after sunset. While accumulations in the valley look limited, even light snow can create slick bridges.
Wednesday stays cool and unsettled, with a continued chance of rain and snow and highs near 46 degrees. Nighttime lows dip into the lower 20s, raising freeze concerns for untreated roads.
Nationally, Arctic air still grips the eastern U.S., while the West transitions into a more active storm pattern. Looking beyond midweek, temperatures rebound slightly, hinting at a gradual warming trend later next week.
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Five-Day Outlook for Reno, Nevada
- Today: Mostly sunny, breezy, high near 62°F
- Monday: Mostly cloudy, slight rain chance early, high near 51°F
- Tuesday: Rain and snow likely, high near 46°F
- Wednesday: Chance of rain and snow, colder, high near 46°F
- Thursday: Partly sunny and cool, high near 46°F
