--- title: October Moves in Reno and Sparks: Crisp Days, First Frost url: https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-october/ 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 October # Moving in October in Reno and Sparks October in Reno averages a 70.4 F high and a 39.7 F low, with 5.4 mornings at or below freezing and 0.5 inches of precipitation. Daylight drops to about 11.2 hours, and the first frost arrives, so October is cool, clear and a good month to get ahead of winter. 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/) ## October in Reno by the numbers - Average high / low 70 F / 40 F - Precipitation 0.5 in - Snowfall 0.1 in - Days at or below freezing 5 - Days at 90 F or hotter 0 - Sunrise / sunset mid-month (approx.) 7:08 / 18:22 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/). October is the turn toward winter. The first frosts reach the valley, afternoons are still pleasant at 70.4 F and the mountain passes begin to see their first snow, with Truckee averaging 2.8 inches. A move done in October is done before the holiday calendar and before chain season is in full swing. ## The first freeze With 5.4 mornings at or below freezing, October is the month when frost returns to windshields and shaded steps. The airport still records only about 0.1 inches of snow for the month. Dress warmly for the early hours and expect the afternoon to be comfortable. Rain is up slightly from September at 0.5 inches over about 3 days, so keep floor protection and plastic sheeting ready for wet doors. ## Shorter days On October 15 the sun rises at the warehouse at about 7:08 am and sets at about 6:22 pm. The day is 11.2 hours long, an hour shorter than at the start of September. Daylight saving time ends in early November, which moves sunset earlier, so a late October job should plan to finish before the light fades. Turn on exterior lights at the old and new home the night before. ## Nevada Day and fall events Nevada Day, a state holiday observed near the end of October, can create a long weekend. Ask your estimator whether local events could affect streets near your old or new address, especially in Carson City. Halloween also affects residential streets in the evening, so plan the end of an October 31 job early. ## Chain season begins - Caltrans can post chain controls on mountain roads in the fall; R-1 is the lightest requirement and R-3 the heaviest. - Check Nevada 511 for Nevada highways before a Tahoe or Truckee trip. - Truckee's ranger station averages a 64.6 F high and a 27.5 F low in October. - A move to a Tahoe home that closes in late October is best done before the first big storm. - Read [moving in winter in the Sierra](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-winter/) for the next season. ### 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 September](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-september/) - [Moving in Reno in November](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-november/) - [Moving in winter in the Sierra](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-winter/) - [Movers in Carson City](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/areas/carson-city/) Moving month by month ## Read next - [Moving in Reno in November](https://obriensmoving-storage.com/guides/moving-in-november/) - [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/) 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 cold is October in Reno? The average high is 70.4 F and the average low is 39.7 F, with about 5.4 freezing mornings. ### Does it snow in Reno in October? On average only 0.1 inches. Truckee averages 2.8 inches. ### Do I need to worry about chains in October? Sometimes in the mountains. Check Caltrans and Nevada 511 on the day you travel. ## 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) C Christy R. March 25, 2023 All of the above! Have used o'briens several times in the past and always had great timely service! ### Owner's reply Christy thank you so much, not just for the 5 star review but also for continuing to stay a O'Brien's Customer. We appreciate your repeat business and you know we love talking with you anytime! You know where to find us when you need us! J Jessica D. February 14, 2023 I have always had a really good experience with Obriens delivery service. I've been a girl scout volunteer for 6 years now and they are always very friendly and helpful. Thank you for all you do!! ### Owner's reply Jessica, thank you so much for the kind words. We love the Girl Scout cookie distribution time. It gives us the chance to interact with you ladies that are out there making a difference in our community every day! Thank you for everything you do. A Ami M. February 7, 2023 O'Brien's is great! They made my move easy. They were responsive, professional and accommodating. Trusting them with my move was one less thing I had to worry about. ### Owner's reply Ami thank you so much! It was a pleasure to assist you with your move and knowing that we were able to lessen any stress you may have had with the moving process, makes us so happy!! If you need anything in the future please let us know. ## 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