Reno, Nevada – Nevada sunshine will quickly erase Reno’s crisp morning chill today, sending temperatures toward 84 degrees. Wind could become the bigger concern for drivers and outdoor plans. Gusts may reach 30 mph as west winds strengthen during the day.
According to the National Weather Service in Reno, west winds increase to 10 to 15 mph today. The broader Great Basin also faces a Level 2 of 5 severe thunderstorm risk. That regional threat does not mean thunderstorms are expected in Reno itself. Reno’s local outlook remains sunny and dry.
Drivers on I-80 and U.S. 395 should prepare for occasional crosswinds, especially in exposed areas. Secure lightweight outdoor items before winds strengthen. High-profile vehicles may feel the gusts more sharply.
Sunday brings another 84-degree afternoon under sunny skies. Winds ease considerably, with calm conditions becoming light easterly flow around 5 mph.
Summer heat gets another small boost Monday. Reno reaches about 86 degrees before temperatures begin trending downward. Monday night turns windier again, with west winds of 5 to 15 mph and gusts reaching 25 mph.
That shift becomes more noticeable Tuesday. The high falls to around 80 degrees, six degrees below Monday’s peak, with breezy conditions developing.
By Wednesday, Reno cools further to about 78 degrees. Sunshine remains dominant, but breezy weather could affect cyclists, high-profile vehicles and exposed outdoor activities.
No snow, near-freezing temperatures or flash-freeze conditions appear in the five-day NWS data. The lowest listed temperature is 48 degrees Tuesday night. No local tornado threat is identified in the provided Reno information.
For now, the main story is the swing from cool mornings to warm afternoons, followed by a breezier midweek cooldown. Residents should watch for updated alerts if Great Basin thunderstorms shift closer to western Nevada.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Reno, Nevada
- Today: Sunny, high near 84°F. West winds 10-15 mph, gusting to 30 mph.
- Sunday: Sunny, high near 84°F. Sunday night mostly clear, low near 54°F.
- Monday: Sunny, high near 86°F. Monday night near 53°F, gusts up to 25 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny and breezy, high near 80°F. Nighttime low near 48°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny and breezy, high near 78°F. Partly cloudy Wednesday night near 50°F.
