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Nevada – Morning frost sparkles across parked cars and open fields as Reno wakes to a calm, chilly start this week. The air feels crisp, the skies are clear, and the Sierra Nevada stands etched in pale blue beyond the Truckee Meadows. For now, it’s peaceful — ideal weather for early travelers heading out before the Thanksgiving rush.
According to the National Weather Service in Reno, residents can expect a run of mild and sunny days through Thursday. Highs will hover near 57°F today, rising toward 61°F by Wednesday. Light winds and clear skies make for easy driving along I-80, Highway 395, and other regional routes — a welcome break for anyone hitting the road for Thanksgiving travel.
The holiday itself will stay bright and mild, with highs reaching 62°F under mostly sunny skies. But models hint at a “winter tease” by the weekend, as colder air and possible rain-snow showers creep back into the Sierra and higher valleys. Snow levels could dip near 4,800 feet Saturday, brushing foothill zones east of Reno…