Gabbs and the surrounding basin start the week under sunny skies with highs in the upper 60s to mid-70s and light south winds, according to National Weather Service Reno forecasts valid Monday, Oct. 19.
An upper-level trough approaching from the west is expected to bring increasing cloud cover Tuesday and the best chance of wetting rains Wednesday into Thursday. Fallon-area guidance shows 70-90% chances of at least a quarter-inch in valleys and mountains, with possible higher amounts under any bands. Snow levels start high and drop toward 8,500 feet Thursday.
Temperatures trend cooler midweek before a drier, milder pattern returns for the weekend. Gusty winds are possible ahead of and with the system, especially in open desert stretches.
Travelers on SR 361, U.S. 95 and connecting roads should watch for reduced visibility in showers and possible slick spots on higher summits such as Green Springs. No winter-storm warnings were in effect as of Monday afternoon, but conditions can change quickly.
This summary draws from NWS Reno and Las Vegas area forecast discussions and tabular products issued Oct. 19; always check the latest at weather.gov/reno or weather.gov/vef before heading out, as timing and amounts remain subject to model updates.