After reaching their peak early in the season, streamflows are forecasted to fall below 100% of median through July. While the Truckee Meadows is technically in a moderate drought, Lake Tahoe is still near capacity. Read moreStream flows forecasted to fall below 100%
It’s not every day that Reno breaks records for amount of rainfall, but indeed we did on Tuesday. In fact, Reno saw a quarter of an inch of rain on Tuesday alone. This breaks the old daily record .17” set back in 1907. This is not the most rain Reno has ever seen in one day, but it does brea… Read moreReno breaks daily record for amount of rainfall
Showers and thunderstorms are likely through at least Monday evening, and fire starts can’t be ruled out. The storms are moving along the jet stream, which is quickly propelling them from east to west. While the storms are producing heavy rain at times, the speed of the storms lowers the flo… Read moreHow fast moving storms could lead to fire starts, despite heavy rain
It's been quite the month to say the least. We have yet to hit 80 degrees for the month of April in Reno, but there is a chance of doing so on Friday. April feels more like winter than spring this year. You can thank the lack of warmth to multiple storms and associated cold fronts that have … Read moreNo 80s in April: What Happened?
The Truckee Meadows and Lake Tahoe area is now in a moderate drought. Read moreDrought worsens in Nevada
Thunderstorms can happen in Nevada, and sometimes they can turn borderline severe. However, thanks to the Pacific Ocean, the odds of seeing tornadoes in Nevada are low. Read moreThe odds of seeing a tornado in Nevada are low but not zero
While tornadoes are not unheard of in Nevada or California, they are rare. Especially strong tornadoes with a rating of EF2 or greater. California does have a slightly higher chance of seeing tornadoes than Nevada. There was a tornado reported near Fresno earlier this week, with a rating of EF-1. Read moreTornadoes in Nevada and California are rare but not unheard of
Dry, warm 2026 leaves Western Nevada, fuels June-like; soil moisture data mixed, rain may help conditions. Read moreFuels are drying out quicker than normal, and a look at soil moisture
The latest bloom map catches western Nevada right on the periphery of early bloom areas. Read moreWarmer weather bringing earlier flower blooms
TMWA says we will not need to release any drought reserves this year because there is sufficient storage in Lake Tahoe. Read moreTruckee Meadows Water Authority shares 2026 water supply outlook
With Reno on track to break yet more records over the next couple of days some people might be wondering why a heat advisory is not in effect. After all, we ARE seeing well above average temperatures to the tune of 25 degrees above average. The truth is that the heat index hasn't been partic… Read moreAll About Heat Index
The 2025-2026 winter season was the warmest on record in Nevada from December through February since 1895. Read moreNevada sees warmest winter on record
Greenhouse gases help regulate temperatures in our atmosphere, but what happens when there is an excess of greenhouse gases? Read moreThe Science Behind The Greenhouse Effect
Not very many clouds look like spaceships, but then there are lenticular clouds. These clouds are common in mountainous areas, including northern Nevada. Locals like to call them Sierra Wave Clouds. They look really neat during sunrise and sunset when they turn bright red or pink. Read moreSierra Wave Clouds fill the sky and the science behind them
Not every drought is the same, with some worse than others. A warm drought is when there is enough precipitation but not enough snow. Read moreNorthern Nevada experiences a warm drought as the snowpack continues to melt
Lake effect snow is known to produce impressive snow values and believe it or not we can see lake effect snow around the Tahoe Basin. Read moreLake Effect Snow Explainer
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