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FXUS65 KREV 012026
AFDREV

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Reno NV
126 PM PDT Sat Nov 1 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Dry weather with warmer than normal temperatures will prevail
  through the weekend.

* Breezy winds return Monday and Tuesday afternoons with low chances
  of showers near the Oregon border Tuesday morning.

* Stronger winds, rain, and mountain snow is possible Wednesday into
  Thursday morning, but storm intensity and impacts are uncertain.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

Warm, quiescent weather continues this weekend and into early next
week as broad high pressure directs the Pacific storm track well to
our north. Our recent warming trend culminates in upper 60s to 70s
highs today with the potential for Reno-Tahoe Int`l to set a new
record daily high should temperatures exceed 77F. It`s 61F at KRNO
as of 12 PM PDT, which is only 2 degrees warmer than this time
yesterday when the high reached 72F -- so we do need to pick up the
pace a bit. The only other notable weather item is continued morning
haze in urban valleys through the weekend, but increasing winds and
improved mixing should mitigate this early next week.

High pressure finally shifts eastward in concert with a couple weak
trough passages Sunday into Monday. Shower chances increase to 10-
30% across NE California into far N Washoe County Monday night into
Tuesday AM, but any accumulation will be meager. Winds will become
breezy Monday and Tuesday afternoons amid enhanced flow aloft, which
may present some minor impacts to travel and recreation. Slow
cooling begins after today, but daytime highs will still be in the
60s to low 70s until Wednesday.

Our next storm likely arrives on Wednesday, resulting in noticeably
cooler temperatures, and periods of stronger winds, rain, and
mountain snow. Latest total snowfall projections aren`t very
impressive as highest Sierra peaks only have up to 40% chance of
exceeding 6" of snow by Thursday morning. This is likely due to
storm`s faster speed and trajectory through the region, limiting
duration of snowfall and keeping us on the warmer side, so snow
levels are trending higher. Of greater concern is the potential for
widespread strong winds on Wednesday as most areas have at least a
40% chance of gusts exceeding 45 mph. It`s probable that we`ll
contend with greater wind impacts on Wednesday, but the magnitude of
those impacts are still uncertain and will depend on the storm`s
progression. Be sure to check back with the latest forecast as
details become more clear!

-Salas

&&

.AVIATION...

Morning inversions and valley haze may continue to reduce slantwise
visibilities this weekend. Otherwise, VFR conditions and light winds
will prevail through Sunday.

-Salas

&&

.REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories...
NV...None.
CA...None.
&&

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