Nevada starts the day under clear skies and sharp cold, with breath visible and parked cars crusted in frost across the Reno-Sparks area. Sunlight arrives quickly, but the chill hangs on, especially for travelers moving early across the valley and mountain corridors.
According to the National Weather Service in Reno, highs climb into the low 40s today under mostly sunny skies. Winds stay light, allowing temperatures to drop fast after sunset. Overnight lows fall into the mid-20s, with colder pockets dipping toward the upper teens by Sunday morning.
That temperature swing matters for drivers. Moisture left from recent weather can refreeze quickly, creating slick patches on bridges, ramps, and shaded stretches of I-80. Plan extra stopping distance during early departures and watch for black ice before midmorning.
Sunday brings more sunshine and a similar afternoon feel, but the cold intensifies at night. Lows slide to near 17 degrees, marking the coldest stretch of the holiday period so far. Calm conditions help cold air settle into neighborhoods, driveways, and parking lots. To be fair, daytime travel remains smooth once roads warm.
Monday and Tuesday trend slightly warmer during the day, with highs in the mid-40s and clear skies. Nights stay cold, with lows in the low to mid-20s. Frost remains likely each morning, especially outside the urban core.
Looking ahead, meteorologists are monitoring a pattern shift by midweek. Clouds increase Wednesday, and rain and snow chances return around New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Snow levels remain high enough to keep valley impacts limited for now, but mountain travel could change quickly as 2026 approaches.
Bundle up for early starts, scrape windshields fully, and stay alert for slick spots during the coldest hours.
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Reno, NV
Today: Mostly sunny, high near 41.
Sunday: Becoming sunny, high near 41.
Monday: Sunny, high near 43.
Tuesday: Sunny, high near 46.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, slight rain and snow chance late, high near 51.
