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

52°F

11°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed NE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.34 mb)
Dewpoint 7°F (-14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 06:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles N Austin NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 66. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 71 °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 75. Breezy.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 7700 feet rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 71 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely.  Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 66. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 75. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Scattered showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 7700 feet rising to 8300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers likely before 11am, then scattered rain showers. Snow level 6200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles N Austin NV
 39.89°N 117.07°W (Elev. 5774 ft)
4:06 pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
7pm PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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