Nevada – A dim gray sky hangs over the Truckee Meadows early this morning as mist settles on cold pavement and a weak breeze carries the bite of an approaching Pacific system. The air feels crisp, and distant Sierra ridges fade behind a veil of moisture drifting in from the west. This unsettled start sets the stage for a busy November weekend—one that may tug at early Thanksgiving Travel plans along I-80.
Light rain lingers through the morning. Drivers should expect reduced visibility near the valley floor and slick roads across the Reno-Sparks corridor. Timing matters today: the steadiest precipitation looks most disruptive between sunrise and late morning, when temperatures hover in the mid-40s.
Skies attempt to brighten later as clouds thin, but moisture rebounds Saturday. A few sprinkles may form early, then steadier rain builds by afternoon with highs near 50. To be fair, the real shift arrives Saturday night into Sunday. That’s when colder air strengthens aloft, and snow levels begin falling from 8100 feet to near 7500 feet by late Sunday afternoon.
Sunday turns wetter and more dynamic, with 80 percent rain chances and breezy conditions. Sierra travelers should watch for the first early-season “Winter Tease” as snow levels drop toward 7000 feet by evening. While Reno stays rain-dominated, models hint at a possible rain-to-snow changeover Monday, especially north and west of downtown where early morning lows slip near freezing.
Accumulation in the city remains unlikely, but high-elevation passes may see fresh flakes that could influence early holiday travel planning. Keep gear ready and build travel buffers if crossing the Sierra for weekend events.
Five-Day Outlook for Reno, NV
Fri: 58/41 – Chance rain; partial clearing later.
Sat: 50/43 – Slight rain early; rain likely late.
Sun: 50/34 – Rain; falling snow levels.
Mon: 48/32 – Rain/snow likely; colder.
Tue: 50/32 – Slight chance rain/snow; mostly sunny later.
