Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Overcast

50°F

10°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 12 Apr 12:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

26 Miles NNE Austin NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Scattered rain showers between 2am and 4am, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 47. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered rain showers after 11pm, mixing with snow after 2am.  Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered rain showers between 2am and 4am, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. High near 47. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain showers after 11pm, mixing with snow after 2am. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
26 Miles NNE Austin NV
 39.87°N 116.92°W (Elev. 6339 ft)
4:07 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
12am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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