Rise in Extremely Warm Winter Days in Nevada, Report Finds
Rise in Extremely Warm Winter Days in Nevada, Report Finds
US · Published Feb 25, 2026
• A new report shows that Reno, Nevada, has experienced an average of two more extremely warm days during the winter season since
• The increase in warm winter days is largely attributed to human-caused climate change, which is shortening cold streaks and reducing the severity of extremely cold days.
• Warmer winters can disrupt Nevada's ecosystems, impacting plant and animal life cycles, water resources, and human activities like skiing and agriculture.
Nevada sees more warm winter days
A recent Climate Central report highlights an alarming trend in Nevada, particularly in Reno: the increasing frequency of extremely warm days during winter.
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