--- title: November Moves in Reno and Sparks: Early Dark, Holidays url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-november/ business: O'Brien's Moving & Storage address: 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 phone: 775-359-6683 (toll-free 1-800-253-7814) hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm licenses: U.S. DOT No. 30611, MC-109375, Nevada CPCN 1070; interstate agent for Bekins Van Lines since 1955 type: Moving and storage company, family owned since 1941 --- - [Home](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/) - [Moving resources: guides, checklists, tools and data](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/resources/) - [Moving guides](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/) - [The best time of year to move in Northern Nevada](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/best-time-to-move/) - Moving in Reno in November # Moving in November in Reno and Sparks November in Reno averages a 56.7 F high and a 31.0 F low, with 19.3 days at or below freezing and 1.8 inches of snow. Daylight shrinks to about 10 hours with a 4:45 pm sunset, so November moves are short-day, holiday-adjacent jobs. or call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 [U.S. DOT No. 30611](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/about/licenses-and-authority/) ## November in Reno by the numbers - Average high / low 57 F / 31 F - Precipitation 0.62 in - Snowfall 1.8 in - Days at or below freezing 19 - Days at 90 F or hotter 0 - Sunrise / sunset mid-month (approx.) 6:43 / 16:45 Data (station Reno-Tahoe International Airport): [NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals); [NOAA solar calculator equations (approximate)](https://gml.noaa.gov/grad/solcalc/). November is the month when winter conditions take hold in the Sierra and the valley follows. Freezing mornings climb from 5.4 in October to 19.3, the sun sets before 5 pm and Truckee's ranger station averages 11.9 inches of snow. A November move needs a morning start and a plan for the weather. ## Winter is arriving Reno's November normals show a 56.7 F high, 31.0 F low and 0.62 inches of precipitation. Frost on steps and driveways is normal, and a first snowfall in the valley is possible. Salt or sand your own steps before the crew arrives. At Truckee the high is 50.9 F and the low is 21.2 F, with 28.4 days at or below freezing. A mountain home may have snow on the ground before the month ends. ## The clock change and a 4:45 pm sunset Daylight saving time ends in early November. On November 15 the sun rises at about 6:43 am and sets at about 4:45 pm, which is 10.1 hours of light. A job that begins at 8 am has fewer than nine hours before dark. For a long-distance load, ask your estimator how the day is scheduled, and have every box taped and labeled the day before. ## Thanksgiving week Thanksgiving week is a travel week, and many households try to move then to use time off work. Ask early about Wednesday and the days around it, and expect heavy traffic on Interstate 80 and US 395. Wrap the kitchen last and unwrap it first so the holiday meal is possible in the new home. Pack your good serving dishes in a clearly marked carton that rides in the first load. ## Passes and chains Caltrans warns that you may have only about a mile between a Chains Required sign and the checkpoint, and chain controls can change quickly. Look at Caltrans and Nevada 511 before you leave, and plan the Tahoe delivery for the earlier part of the day. If you want your belongings held until the weather settles, see [long-term household storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/long-term-storage/), with vault storage from $40 per month. ### Sources (checked October 18, 2026) - [NOAA NCEI, U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/products/land-based-station/us-climate-normals) - [Caltrans, Chain Controls](https://dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips/chain-controls) - [Nevada 511, road conditions](https://www.nvroads.com) ### Free in-home estimate - An O'Brien's estimator walks through your home - A written, itemized estimate - 10 free heavy-duty boxes, yours to keep [How our estimates work](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/how-our-estimates-work/) ### Visit or call the office 2277 Glendale Ave, Sparks, NV 89431 [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) | Monday to Friday | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm | | --- | --- | | Saturday and Sunday | Closed | [Get my free estimate](#estimate) ### Related - [Moving in Reno in October](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-october/) - [Moving in Reno in December](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-december/) - [Moving in winter in the Sierra](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-winter/) - [Long-term household storage](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/full-service-storage/long-term-storage/) Moving month by month ## Read next - [Moving in Reno in December](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-december/) - [Moving at Lake Tahoe and Truckee in winter](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-at-lake-tahoe-in-winter/) - [Moving at Lake Tahoe and Truckee in spring](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-at-lake-tahoe-in-spring/) - [Moving at Lake Tahoe and Truckee in summer](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-at-lake-tahoe-in-summer/) - [Moving at Lake Tahoe and Truckee in fall](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-at-lake-tahoe-in-fall/) - [Moving in Reno in January](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-january/) - [Moving in Reno in February](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-february/) - [Moving in Reno in March](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-march/) Answers ## Questions people ask Still have a question? Call [775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683), Mon-Fri 8-5, or see the [moving FAQ](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/faq/). ### How much daylight does a November move have? About 10 hours in mid-November, with sunrise near 6:43 am and sunset near 4:45 pm. ### Does it snow in Reno in November? On average 1.8 inches. Truckee averages 11.9 inches. ### Can I move the week of Thanksgiving? Yes, but book early. Ask your estimator about the days around the holiday. ## 4.3 stars from 71 Google reviews What customers say about O'Brien's [Read more reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/)[See them on Google](https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=17335326057105140938) M Mike K. August 30, 2019 The best customer service ever! ### Owner's reply Thanks Mike we sincerely appreciate you and your business! P Patrick R. September 19, 2026 The two gentlemen that helped me move today were very Helpful and professional! T Tommy B. August 21, 2026 Great local business. Very family oriented with highly knowledgeable staff with remarkable employees going the extra mile. If you need a moving service for any reason, go here. ### Owner's reply Thanks Tommy appreciate you giving us a review. ## Get your free, in-home moving estimate An estimator visits, walks through everything and gives you a written, itemized estimate. Rather talk? [Call 775-359-6683](tel:+17753596683) Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm Our estimators: Sean, Luke, Christa and Janet. 2277 Glendale Ave Sparks, NV 89431 [4.3 on Google · 71 reviews](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/reviews/) Family owned since 1941 U.S. DOT No. 30611 · MC-109375 · Nevada CPCN 1070