Reno, Nev. – Under a calm, cool dawn sky, the Truckee Meadows wake to a golden stretch of late-fall sunshine that feels more like early October than Halloween week. By midmorning, the air warms fast — a brief encore of fall comfort before a subtle cooldown nudges into northern Nevada later this week. The still air and bright skies will make for ideal cleanup, outdoor projects, and those early Halloween decorations.
According to the National Weather Service in Reno, highs will reach the upper 60s to low 70s through Thursday with light winds under 10 mph. The warm pattern holds steady across Washoe and Storey Counties, making this one of the mildest Halloween weeks in recent memory. Trick-or-treaters on Friday can expect dry sidewalks, calm winds, and temperatures in the upper 60s during the afternoon, cooling into the 40s by candy time. Parents should plan for light jackets after dusk.
Calm air will dominate across the I-80 corridor through Saturday, with a gradual cool shift beginning over the Sierra late in the weekend. While no rain or snow is expected yet, models hint at a colder, more unsettled pattern forming early next week — the kind that often signals winter’s first true arrival over the high desert.
For now, enjoy the sunshine, clear mountain views, and crisp evenings — a short-lived gift before November’s early chill takes hold.
Five-Day Forecast for Reno, NV:
Tue: 66/41 – Sunny and calm; mild fall afternoon.
Wed: 71/39 – Bright skies; light winds and comfortable warmth.
Thu: 72/41 – Mostly sunny; late-day cooling trend begins.
Fri: 71/44 – Clear skies; cool, dry Halloween evening.
Sat: 75/45 – Warm start to weekend; cooler pattern approaching by Sunday.
