Reno drivers enjoying a sunny September weekend should stay alert as the first chance of fall showers returns by Tuesday night. The calm stretch of warm afternoons will break just in time for weekday commutes, raising concerns for slick roads on I-580 and in surrounding Washoe County neighborhoods.
According to the National Weather Service in Reno, skies will remain clear and temperatures near 80 degrees through Monday. Winds stay light, shifting west each afternoon, before rain chances emerge late Tuesday. Officials warn that the first rain after dry conditions often makes roads more hazardous, urging drivers to use caution and slow down.
Sunday continues the dry trend with highs near 81 and mostly sunny skies. Nighttime lows drop into the low 50s, keeping evenings cool for outdoor plans. Monday remains calm and sunny, setting up ideal conditions for travel before the weather turns unsettled midweek…