Nevada — A gray sheet of mid-November clouds presses low against the Sierra skyline this morning, softening the early light and leaving wet pavement along I-580 and neighborhood streets from steady overnight moisture. The air feels cool and still, and the mountains appear blurred by a faint veil that hints at the Winter Tease arriving as Thanksgiving travel accelerates across northern Nevada.

Drivers should prepare for changing conditions through the morning and into early next week. Light fog pockets may settle briefly in the lower valleys, and any drizzle could create slick patches near ramps and bridges. According to the National Weather Service in Reno, a wetter pattern strengthens through Sunday as Pacific moisture sweeps inland.

Rain expands Sunday morning, lifting into Reno and Sparks with gusty south winds. Snow levels stay high early—near 6800 feet—but may drop modestly into the evening. Travelers heading west toward Donner Pass should expect slower speeds and reduced visibility. New rainfall should remain light, yet brief heavier bursts can still affect timing on I-80.

Models continue to hint at a possible changeover Monday. Colder air slides south, lowering snow levels toward 6100 feet by daybreak. A mix of rain and snow may brush the higher neighborhoods and foothill roads, though measurable accumulation looks limited. To be fair, this is not a major November storm, but it does mark the first meaningful Winter Tease since early fall and arrives just as Thanksgiving plans begin.

Monday afternoon trends drier, but temperatures stay brisk. Sunshine returns more fully Tuesday, offering a better travel window for early holiday traffic. Still, residents should watch for updates, especially if snow levels dip slightly faster than expected.

Five-Day Outlook — Reno, NV

Sun: 55/44 – Rain; breezy south winds.
Mon: 48/31 – Rain/snow mix early; colder.
Tue: 49/30 – Mostly sunny; cool.
Wed: 52/32 – Mostly sunny; mild.
Thu: 48/28 – Chance rain/snow late