Spring has sprung ahead of schedule in northern Nevada. Last week, we saw four straight days of record-breaking temperatures to close out the work week.
One neighbor said even though warmer temperatures are here, she's trying not to get too far ahead of it.
“I’m trying not to run the AC too much yet because … I'm sure we've got a long summer ahead of us so I don't want to run up that bill too much,” Kay Davis said.
Preston Cox and Patrice Prodehl are visiting Reno for a wedding. Cox said the Silver State is not the only one seeing higher temperatures.
"It's been unusually warm in Oregon as well,” he said. “We were in the 70s in March which is highly unusual, and an early bloom. Spring seems a little earlier than normal."
Prodehl said the unexpected heat has tested her wardrobe.
“I didn't even bring summer stuff, so I’m kind of having to make do, wearing dresses and stuff so I can get my arms out, but it feels wonderful,” she said.
Another local, Elizabeth Mast, said her dog Merlin struggles in the heat, so they stop to cool off on their runs when they can.
“We run a lot, so we'll usually do, like, 1 or 2 long runs, 1 or 2 long mountain bikes and work up to it,” she said. “I think it's a little tough on him mid-summer, but there's so many lakes and creeks that we're happy to go get out and play in them and cool down."
Mast has a background in environmental science. She said the weather is nice, but the recent lack of rain and snow is concerning.
“It's beautiful, but it is a little sad for people who enjoy the outdoors, who ski, who want to be at the resorts and they're all closed,” Mast said.
She’s not the only one harboring concern.
“It's beautiful to get out and enjoy it, but it definitely does bring to mind all the the, you know, climate issues that we're dealing with,” Davis added.
If you're thinking about planting your garden while the weather's nice, Davis said it's still a tad early for that.
“As Nevada locals or long-time people know, watch for that snow to melt up on Peavine [Peak] before you plant your stuff,” she said.
Other locals we talked to recommend staying hydrated and applying sunscreen before heading out. They also suggest staying inside during the heat of the day when you can.
Alin Beane talked to locals at Rancho San Rafael Park about the high temperatures.
