RENO, Nev. – Fall sunshine is giving Reno one last warm push Friday before a crisp October chill arrives by Sunday. Breezy west winds will return along I-580 and the Truckee Meadows this afternoon, signaling a pattern shift toward cooler, wetter days.
According to the National Weather Service in Reno, gusts up to 30 mph are likely Friday afternoon, followed by sharply cooler nights in the 30s through early next week. Sunshine dominates through Saturday, but temperatures tumble nearly 15 degrees by Sunday as a Pacific system brings a few high-elevation showers into western Nevada.
Motorists along I-580 and I-80 should prepare for reduced visibility from blowing dust Friday and early Saturday. Outdoor plans — including pumpkin patch trips and fall leaf outings — will be best on Saturday before clouds increase by Columbus Day. The NWS advises dressing in layers, securing outdoor decorations, and preparing for chilly mornings that could bring the season’s first patchy frost in outlying valleys.
Showers may develop Monday into Tuesday, mainly above 6,000 feet near Mount Rose and Donner Summit. No major snow impacts are expected, but mountain travelers should monitor updates in case of slick spots. By midweek, Reno could see steadier cooling with highs in the upper 50s — a clear sign Fall has taken over the Sierra front.
Five-Day Forecast for Reno, NV:
Fri: 70/41 – Sunny, breezy; gusts to 30 mph along I-580.
Sat: 59/33 – Mostly sunny, cooler; calm evening winds.
Sun: 63/38 – Sunny early; cooler trend continues.
Mon: 59/37 – Increasing clouds; chance of showers above 6,000 ft.
Tue: 56/39 – Cloudy, scattered showers; fall chill deepens.
