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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Mar 02:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles N Austin NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 48. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 46. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 48. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles N Austin NV
 39.89°N 117.07°W (Elev. 5774 ft)
Last Update:
2:06 am PDT Mar 18, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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