Nevada's Weather: Rain in the North, Chill in the South

Nevada is in for a dramatic weather shift this week, with two distinct systems targeting different regions.

Northern Nevada: Rain, Wind, and Snow

Reno's Forecast:

• Today: Upper 60s
• Weekend: Temperatures drop into the 50s

An atmospheric river is set to bring:

• Rain totals up to 1 inch around Lake Tahoe
• 1 to 3 inches of slushy snow over high passes
• Wind gusts reaching 45 mph on Saturday
• Sierra ridgetops experiencing near 100 mph winds

Southern Nevada: Cool Down and Light Showers

Las Vegas' Forecast:

• Mostly sunny but cooler by the weekend
• Slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms

A cutoff low brings:

• Wind gusts up to 30 mph across the western Mojave Desert
• Strongest winds staying north of the Las Vegas Valley

Weekly Weather Outlook

Reno:

• A mix of cloudy, sunny, and rainy days

Tahoe:

• Morning showers and breezy conditions

Las Vegas:

• Mostly sunny but cooler by the weekend

What is an Atmospheric River?

An atmospheric river is like a river in the sky, transporting water vapor from the tropics. They can carry a lot of water, sometimes even more than the average flow of the Mississippi River.