RENO, Nev. – The Truckee Meadows wake under a crisp, pale sky this morning, the valley still holding its autumn calm before another pattern shift. The air feels dry and cool, the scent of sagebrush faint in the stillness. For now, Reno enjoys a stretch of quiet, mild fall weather, but by late week, winter hints begin to reappear across Northern Nevada.
According to the National Weather Service in Reno, conditions stay dry and mostly sunny through Veterans Day, with highs climbing to the low-70s and calm winds. This early-week warmth offers a welcome break — ideal for holiday prep, yard cleanup, or outdoor ceremonies Tuesday morning. By midweek, however, skies begin to cloud up as a Pacific storm system pushes inland, pulling colder air toward the Sierra.
Wednesday night into Thursday, a strong front brings the first measurable rain in weeks for the valley and snow above 8,000 feet, dropping as low as 7,400 feet by Thursday afternoon. Another, colder wave may follow Friday, lowering the snow line to near 5,500 feet, which could affect travel along I-80 and Highway 395.
Daytime highs will tumble from near 70°F Monday to the upper-40s by Friday, signaling the first winter-like transition of November.
Residents should prepare for rapidly changing travel conditions later this week — especially mountain commuters or anyone heading west toward California passes.
After all, it’s that familiar Nevada rhythm: calm, mild mornings followed by the sudden edge of early winter knocking at the door.
Five-Day Outlook for Reno, NV:
Mon: 74/40 – Mostly sunny, calm.
Tue (Veterans Day): 72/44 – Partly sunny, warm.
Wed: 68/45 – Increasing clouds, breezy.
Thu: 47/33 – Rain and snow likely; colder.
Fri: 52/30 – Partly sunny, chance of snow early.
