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Nevada — Wet pavement reflects streetlights as light rain taps rooftops across the Truckee Meadows. The air feels damp and sharp, hinting at colder changes ahead. This evolving Winter Weather Alert sets the tone for Reno as the first full week of 2026 approaches.
Rain remains the dominant story early, with temperatures hovering in the 40s. Snow levels stay high through much of the day, keeping most valley locations wet rather than white. That changes late Sunday into Monday. Colder air filters in, lowering snow levels toward 5,000 feet, close to Reno’s elevation…