Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Reno, NV
Issued by NWS Reno, NV
686 FXUS65 KREV 272026 AFDREV Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Reno NV 126 PM PDT Fri Jun 27 2025 .KEY MESSAGES... * Steady warming into the weekend with hottest conditions Sunday and Monday. Be prepared for daytime heat impacts this weekend. * Dry conditions through the weekend with typical afternoon breezes prevailing. * Increasing chances of showers and thunderstorms with enhanced westerly winds early next week. && .DISCUSSION... Our warming trend continues through the weekend as high temperatures heat up into the mid/upper 90s across western Nevada and NE California with 80s for Sierra communities. While we are not expected to approach any records, areas of moderate HeatRisk are likely over the weekend. Be sure to stay hydrated and take any necessary safety precautions during the afternoon heat. Overall we are expecting a mostly dry weekend with typical afternoon breezes prevailing. We could see some cumulus development during afternoon heating but any shower activity should be limited with less than a 10% chance expected. Early next week could see increased chances for showers and thunderstorms as a closed low moves inland. While some track uncertainties remain, the best potential is concentrated along NE California and NW Nevada next Monday-Tuesday. There is potential for these storm to by high-based, faster moving dry storms. This, in conjunction with increased west winds, could yield potential fire weather impacts next week. Fuentes && .AVIATION... VFR conditions will prevail over the weekend with typical afternoon breezes prevailing. Dry conditions are also expected with a few areas of cumulus build up possible across elevated mountain terrain. By early next week, areas across NE California and NW Nevada could see increases potential for showers and thunderstorms. Fuentes && .REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories... NV...None. CA...None. && $$