RENO, Nev. — The National Weather Service in Reno has forecasted a shift in weather patterns, with warm, sunny, and dry conditions today giving way to cooler temperatures and increased chances of showers and thunderstorms starting Thursday and continuing through Saturday.
Wednesday is expected to be the warmest day of the week, with highs reaching the low 90s in the valleys of western Nevada and northeastern California, while Sierra communities can expect highs in the low-to-mid 80s. However, a pattern shift is anticipated as tropical moisture from former Tropical Storm Mario moves into the area.
The influx of moisture will bring daily chances for showers and thunderstorms from Thursday through Saturday. Current models show uncertainty in the timing and coverage of these weather events, with some predicting the low pressure to remain off the coast of southern California, while others suggest it will move closer inland…