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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed WSW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Mar 05:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles WNW Austin NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles WNW Austin NV
 39.63°N 117.39°W (Elev. 7218 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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