Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

32°F

0°C

Humidity 54%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill27°F (-3°C)
Last update 18 Apr 03:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

20 Miles WNW Austin NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain showers likely before 8pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 45 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers likely before 8pm, then rain and snow showers likely between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Friday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
20 Miles WNW Austin NV
 39.63°N 117.39°W (Elev. 7218 ft)
4:06 am PDT Apr 18, 2026
4am PDT Apr 18, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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