Nevada – A cold, steel-gray sky presses over Reno this morning as mist clings to the foothills and faint flakes swirl above the higher ridges. Headlights glow against damp pavement along I-580 and I-80, where early Thanksgiving travelers already tap brakes through slow patches. The air feels crisp and raw, signaling the winter shift arriving across the Sierra front.
According to the National Weather Service, a rain-and-snow mix develops through the morning, with snow levels hovering near 5,800 to 6,200 feet. Light accumulations aren’t expected in the Reno basin, but brief, slushy bursts may still reduce visibility on uphill grades toward Galena, Mount Rose Highway, and Donner routes. Drivers should plan for extra time, especially as cold pavement turns slick under heavier showers.
This pattern fits the broader early-winter transition now sweeping the country. National models continue to flag the potential for heavy snow—anywhere from 3 to 15 inches—in the Northwest, Midwest, and Northeast between Nov. 25 and Dec. 3. Anyone flying from Reno-Tahoe International Airport toward Denver, Chicago, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, or Boston should monitor developing conditions for ripple delays as holiday travel intensifies.
Locally, skies partially clear Friday with a chilly but brighter afternoon. Saturday turns sunny and mild, offering a perfect window for errands, early decorating, or Sierra day trips—though lingering snow at higher elevations could still create isolated travel slowdowns. Sunday stays clear and seasonably cool.
Five-Day Outlook for Reno
Today: Rain/snow mix, cold. High 44.
Friday: Partly sunny and breezy. High 48.
Saturday: Sunny and mild. High 51.
Sunday: Mostly clear and cool. High 57.
Monday: Mostly sunny. High 51.
