FXUS65 KREV 180828

AFDREV



Area Forecast Discussion

National Weather Service Reno NV

128 AM PDT Sat Apr 18 2026



.KEY MESSAGES...



* Dry conditions prevail today as a warming trend pushes 

  temperatures into the low to mid 70s for western Nevada and 60s 

  for Sierra valleys.



* Breezy southwesterly winds are possible Monday with a 30 to 50% 

  chance of gusts greater than 35 mph.



* A weather system brings gusty winds, rain, and mountain snow to

  the region, with travel impacts possible Tuesday through next

  Thursday.

 

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.DISCUSSION...



Trying on a new warmer spring feel the next few days across the

region may have us reaching for warm weather clothes today and

Monday. Western Nevada valleys are aiming for the 70s, with some

warmer valleys climbing into the 80s. 



Keep the sweaters and pants handy for Tuesday, however, when

increasing winds and shower chances will accompany tumbling 

temperatures. In fact, this next round of active weather will

revive snow chances along the Sierra, with locations above 7000

feet seeing snow as early as Tuesday morning. Recent guidance

offers a range of 6 to 12 inches along the crest through Thursday.

Keep in mind the spring caveat of high sun angles and longer 

diurnal warming cycles will help to melt any snow off area roads 

rather quickly this time of year. Tuesday and Wednesday offer us a

few embedded lightning strikes possible with snow showers along

the Sierra. HRICH



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.AVIATION...



* VFR conditions will prevail into the weekend, with mid-to-high

  level clouds streaming across the region. Light southwesterly

  breezes make their return Sunday afternoon. Winds pick up 

  Monday (gusts 25-30 kts) ahead of the next weather system, which

  is slated to bring gusty winds, chances for rain, thunder, and 

  Sierra snow Tuesday through Thursday.



-Johnston/HRICH



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.REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories...

NV...None.

CA...None.

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