Reno, Nevada – A quieter and noticeably milder winter pattern is expected to take hold across Nevada beginning Thursday, with temperatures trending above normal while precipitation chances remain below average through early next week.
According to the National Weather Service and NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, Nevada is forecast to experience above-normal temperatures from Thursday through Monday, paired with below-normal precipitation. This setup signals a break from the more active storm systems that often bring snow and colder conditions to the Great Basin in mid-January.
Northern Nevada, including Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Elko, and Winnemucca, is expected to see drier-than-usual conditions with daytime highs running warmer than typical for this time of year. Overnight lows will also trend milder, limiting the frequency of hard freezes in valley locations. While some morning inversions or localized fog are possible, significant weather impacts are not anticipated.
Western and central Nevada, including Fallon, Lovelock, Austin, and Tonopah, will also see limited precipitation. The lack of storm activity may allow for extended periods of calm weather, with larger temperature swings between day and night under clearer skies.
In southern Nevada, including Las Vegas, Henderson, and Pahrump, temperatures are expected to remain above seasonal averages with dry conditions continuing. Daytime warmth may feel more like early spring at times, while nights stay cool but manageable.
Mountain areas across the Sierra Nevada and higher terrain of Nevada will see reduced snowfall, potentially slowing snowpack development. Travel through higher elevations should be less impacted than during a typical January stretch, though conditions can still change quickly.
Major routes such as Interstate 80, U.S. Highway 95, and U.S. Highway 50 are expected to see generally favorable travel conditions.
While the warmer and drier pattern may benefit travel and outdoor activities, longer-term water and snowpack impacts will be monitored if this trend continues. For now, the mild and dry setup is expected to persist into early next week, with any return to more active weather likely beyond this period.
