Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue today through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Plains today, moving into the central Plains and Southeast U.S on Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed N 5 MPH
Barometer 30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 27 Mar 09:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles N Austin NV

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated showers after 11pm.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.

    Low: 40 °F

    Isolated
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers.  Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 61 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy.
Monday Night
Isolated showers after 11pm. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Breezy.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Rain and snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles N Austin NV
 39.89°N 117.07°W (Elev. 5774 ft)
9:15 am PDT Mar 27, 2026
9am PDT Mar 27, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 2, 2026
 
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