It’s finally starting to feel like spring outside with warmer temperatures. At least in the afternoon. This time of year we can still see freezing temperatures at night. Especially in the higher elevations. If you’re hoping to do some gardening be aware that you will probably have to protect them at night. Some of our coolest nights are when skies are clear and winds are light. During the summertime warmer afternoon highs keeps lows warmer at night. Simply because you have more heat to lose.
Highs this time of year are usually in the lower to mid 60’s and that’s where we’ll be for the next several days. It’s a seasonable forecast. Lows are usually around 37 degrees. Keep in mind the Reno Airport is usually the warmest spot in the area. Places like Carson City are usually at least a few degrees cooler. The average last hard freeze of 28 degrees is April 6th in Reno. Our average last freeze or frost is around April 21st. Carson City usually sees its last freeze or frost May 8th.
Looking ahead temperatures look to stay above freezing in the valley with lows in the upper 30’s and lower 40’s. With that said, even this weekend the high Sierra above 8000 feet could see a few inches of snow. The lower parts of the Sierra could see some ice pellets or hail with any storms that do develop. June 7th is the latest the Reno Airport has seen measurable snowfall at .01” or more. That was back in 1995.
