Reno drivers enjoying a sunny September weekend should stay alert as the first chance of fall showers returns by Tuesday night. The calm stretch of warm afternoons will break just in time for weekday commutes, raising concerns for slick roads on I-580 and in surrounding Washoe County neighborhoods.
According to the National Weather Service in Reno, skies will remain clear and temperatures near 80 degrees through Monday. Winds stay light, shifting west each afternoon, before rain chances emerge late Tuesday. Officials warn that the first rain after dry conditions often makes roads more hazardous, urging drivers to use caution and slow down.
Sunday continues the dry trend with highs near 81 and mostly sunny skies. Nighttime lows drop into the low 50s, keeping evenings cool for outdoor plans. Monday remains calm and sunny, setting up ideal conditions for travel before the weather turns unsettled midweek.
By Tuesday, Reno could see clouds thickening with highs climbing to 83. Rain chances increase Tuesday night, especially along I-580 and neighborhoods stretching south toward Carson City. Wednesday brings another round of possible showers, though forecasters expect totals to remain light.
The sunny pattern quickly returns late week, with highs steady in the low 80s through Friday. Outdoor events and commutes should benefit from calm winds and cool nights once the midweek showers pass.
Warnings remain in place for possible travel delays Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, with updates expected from the National Weather Service as the system develops.
Five Day Forecast for Reno, Nevada
- Sunday: Sunny, high 81, low 52.
- Monday: Sunny, high 81, low 52.
- Tuesday: Sunny early, high 83, chance of showers by night. Low 54.
- Wednesday: Showers possible, high 81, low 53.
- Thursday: Mostly clear, high 82, low 53.
