Nevada – Breath hangs in the air and car doors creak as a hard morning chill settles over the Truckee Meadows. Clear skies allow temperatures to fall quickly, setting up another cold but calm winter day across Reno.
According to the National Weather Service in Reno, temperatures started the morning near 29 degrees with calm winds and clear visibility. Sunshine dominates through the day, helping highs rebound into the mid-50s. Roads remain dry, but icy patches may linger on shaded surfaces during early hours.
Drivers heading out before sunrise should watch bridges, ramps, and residential streets for frost. Even without precipitation, cold pavement can turn slick where moisture settled overnight. Conditions improve steadily as the sun climbs higher by late morning.
Tonight stays mostly clear, allowing temperatures to drop back into the mid-20s. Saturday follows a similar pattern, starting cold before warming to the low 50s under bright sunshine. Light winds keep travel conditions quiet across I-80 and U.S. 395.
Saturday night turns partly cloudy, limiting cooling slightly. Sunday brings a noticeable warm-up, with highs pushing into the mid-50s and a softer winter feel by afternoon. Morning lows still dip near freezing, keeping frost concerns in play for early drivers.
MLK Day Monday continues the dry streak. Sunshine returns with highs near 54, making it one of the better days for outdoor plans and travel. Monday night cools quickly again, with lows near the upper 20s under mostly clear skies.
Looking ahead, mild afternoons hold into midweek, though cold nights remain a theme. No snow or rain signals appear in the short-term outlook, but winter mornings still demand caution. Give yourself extra time early and watch shaded roads for slick spots. How cold did it feel when you stepped outside today?
Five-Day Outlook for Reno, Nevada
- Today: Sunny, cold morning, high near 54
- Saturday: Sunny, high near 52
- Sunday: Partly sunny, warmer, high near 56
- MLK Day Monday: Sunny, high near 54
- Tuesday: Sunny, mild afternoon, high near 56
