Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed E 8 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 24 Dec 05:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles N Austin NV

Wind Advisory December 24, 05:34pm until December 25, 07:00pm
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Wind Advisory
  •  
    Wind Advisory December 24, 05:34pm until December 25, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 51 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain before 7pm.  Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 36. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then rain and snow.  Snow level 6400 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow before 7am, then snow between 7am and 10am, then rain after 10am.  High near 45. West southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain before 7pm. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 36. South wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Christmas Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then rain and snow. Snow level 6400 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow before 7am, then snow between 7am and 10am, then rain after 10am. High near 45. West southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles N Austin NV
 39.89°N 117.07°W (Elev. 5774 ft)
3:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
5pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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