Nevada – Bright sunshine spills across Reno this morning as crisp March air slowly warms under clear skies. Frost still clings to shaded sidewalks, but a steady warming trend is already underway across northern Nevada.
Drivers heading through downtown Reno and along I-580 and I-80 early today may notice chilly pavement after temperatures dipped into the 30s. As the sun climbs, conditions improve quickly. Blue skies dominate the region through the afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service in Reno, temperatures rise to about 52°F today under sunny skies with light northeast winds around 5 mph. The calm weather continues into the weekend as high pressure strengthens across the Great Basin.
Saturday turns slightly warmer with highs near 58°F and clear skies. Outdoor conditions look excellent across Washoe County, from Sparks to Spanish Springs. Light winds keep the air comfortable for early spring activities.
The bigger shift arrives Sunday. Meteorologists now track a jump to near 69°F as sunshine continues across the Truckee Meadows. At the same time, residents will set clocks forward one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday as Daylight Saving Time begins. Evenings quickly grow brighter after sunset.
The warming trend continues early next week. Monday may reach around 72°F, the warmest reading so far this month. Midweek temperatures remain in the upper 60s to low 70s as early spring warmth expands across the Sierra and western Nevada.
With sunny days and cold nights, watch for flash freezing on shaded roads before sunrise, especially on bridges and rural highways outside Reno. Melting moisture can refreeze quickly in the early morning hours.
Long-range signals show temperatures trending above normal into the 6–10 day outlook, hinting at a stronger push of spring warmth across Nevada.
Five Day Forecast for Reno, Nevada
Saturday: Sunny, high near 58°F.
Sunday: Sunny, high near 69°F.
Monday: Sunny and warmer, high near 72°F.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high near 67°F.
Wednesday: Sunny, high near 71°F.
