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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer 30.47 in (1031.83 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 06:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles NNE Austin NV

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the morning.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers. Snow level 9200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Scattered showers. Snow level 8800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 48 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Isolated showers after 10pm. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers. Snow level 6700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 9200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
New Year's Day
Scattered showers. Snow level 8800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Isolated showers after 10pm. Snow level 7500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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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:
3:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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