Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Reno, NV
Issued by NWS Reno, NV
718 FXUS65 KREV 180926 AFDREV Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Reno NV 226 AM PDT Sat Oct 18 2025 .KEY MESSAGES... * Dry and mild weather will prevail this weekend with breezy winds Sunday afternoon. * Showers are possible in eastern Sierra south of Tahoe on Tuesday into Wednesday. Otherwise, dry conditions persist next week. * There is increasing potential for an atmospheric river storm to impact the region next weekend. && .DISCUSSION... This weekend will feature warm and dry weather as high pressure continues to expand into the western states. Daytime highs today and Sunday will be in the mid/upper 60s for Sierra communities and mid- 70s for NE CA/NV valleys. The sole weather concern over the weekend will be gusty west winds Sunday afternoon in response to low pressure traversing the PacNW. Strongest winds of 30-40 mph will favor areas near the Oregon with 20-30 mph gusts elsewhere. Much of next week will be mild and devoid of considerable precipitation as high pressure rebuilds overhead. However, a few light showers will be possible in the eastern Sierra south of Tahoe Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning as another low passes to our south. Chances are low (10% or less) and any showers that do materialize will produce little to no accumulation. It`s becoming increasingly likely that an atmospheric river event will unfold next weekend, which would bring valley rain, Sierra snow, and strong winds to the region. There are still many unknowns at this point, but this certainly warrants close attention over the next few days as this storm could impact travel and outdoor activities next weekend. -Salas && .AVIATION... A period of FZFG and IFR/LIFR conditions is likely again this morning at KTRK, particularly between 10Z and 16Z. Elsewhere, VFR conditions and light breezes will prevail. -Salas && .REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories... NV...None. CA...None. && $$