Showers and Thunderstorms for the Eastern Third of the Country; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

Showers and thunderstorms will continue along and ahead of a cold front for the eastern third of the country. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Much cooler weather will filter in behind this cold front along and east of the Rockies. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

68°F

20°C

Humidity 9%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.58 mb)
Dewpoint 9°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Apr 12:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles NNE Austin NV

High Wind Watch April 21, 10:00am until April 21, 08:00pm
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High Wind Watch
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind around 15 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Patchy blowing dust after 11am. Snow level 7400 feet rising to 8500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Windy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 66 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain showers before 2am, then snow showers.  Patchy blowing dust before 8pm. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Showers
    and Breezy
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Patchy blowing dust after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. South wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy, with a south wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. South wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Scattered showers after 11am. Patchy blowing dust after 11am. Snow level 7400 feet rising to 8500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Windy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers before 2am, then snow showers. Patchy blowing dust before 8pm. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Patchy blowing dust after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Isolated snow showers. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Scattered rain showers. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles NNE Austin NV
 39.87°N 116.92°W (Elev. 6339 ft)
11:31 am PDT Apr 19, 2026
12pm PDT Apr 19, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 25, 2026
 
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