Area Forecast Discussion
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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.
&&

$$