Nevada – A crisp December chill hangs over Reno this morning as thin, clear skies let cold air settle across the Truckee Meadows. Pavement cools quickly in these early hours, and shaded stretches near I-80 and neighborhood side streets may feel slick as frost clings to rooftops and windshields. Motorists should use caution; even a light glaze can surprise when temperatures sit near freezing.
According to the National Weather Service, Reno moves through a bright but cold Friday with sunny skies and a high near 57°F. Winds stay calm, allowing the cool, dry air to hold firm. For now, conditions favor outdoor errands or holiday decorating, though the air retains that biting edge typical of early December.
Saturday warms slightly, reaching near 60°F under mostly sunny skies. To be fair, the calm pattern offers a pleasant break before busier holiday travel ramps up. Still, temperatures fall quickly after sunset, and repeated freeze–thaw cycles may create slick patches on driveways and rural roads.
Sunday continues the dry streak, topping out near 60°F with mostly sunny conditions. Clouds return late, but no precipitation is expected. Drivers heading toward the Sierra should remain alert for black-ice pockets in higher elevations, especially near passes where cold air drains downslope.
Meteorologists now track a developing December pattern across the northern tier. Long-range models show a parade of clippers likely to reinforce Arctic air across the Great Lakes and Midwest Dec. 11–17, producing near-daily snow bursts from Minnesota to Pennsylvania. Anyone traveling east for early Christmas trips should watch for rapidly changing conditions, lake-effect squalls, and flash-freeze risk on major corridors.
Five-Day Outlook for Reno
Today: Sunny, high 57°F.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 60°F.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high 60°F.
Monday: Sunny, high 59°F.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 65°F.
