Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

Lat: 40.599°NLon: 116.8743°WElev: 4532.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Apr 03:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

36 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 60 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Snow level 9100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Scattered
    T-storms then
    Scattered
    Showers

    Low: 44 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then scattered showers between 8am and 11am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Snow level 8600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Scattered
    Showers

    High: 57 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Low around 39. West wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Showers

    Low: 39 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Snow level 6500 feet. High near 47. West northwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Showers

    High: 47 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Scattered rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

    Low: 36 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 52 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 40 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 57 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 9100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then scattered showers between 8am and 11am, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Snow level 8600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Low around 39. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 6500 feet. High near 47. West northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Scattered rain showers, mixing with snow after 8pm, then gradually ending. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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Point Forecast:
36 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV
 40.25°N 117.38°W (Elev. 6001 ft)
4:06 pm PDT Apr 24, 2024
4pm PDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm PDT Apr 30, 2024
 
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