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Critical Fire Weather in the Southern High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the southern High Plains Friday. A winter storm will track across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Friday into Saturday with areas of wintry mix and heavy snow from northern New York through southern Maine. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.65 in (1004.06 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Last update 19 Feb 10:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles NNE Austin NV

Winter Weather Advisory until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 17 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 27. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southeast wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 27. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. South southeast wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Scattered showers after 10am. Snow level 8200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered rain showers. Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles NNE Austin NV
 39.87°N 116.92°W (Elev. 6339 ft)
Last Update:
9:07 pm PST Feb 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Feb 19, 2026-6pm PST Feb 26, 2026
 
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