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

31 Miles NNW Austin NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. North northeast wind around 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Breezy.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 68 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then scattered rain and snow showers.  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

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. North northeast wind around 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. East southeast wind around 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming southeast in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Breezy.
Tuesday
Scattered showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles NNW Austin NV
 39.91°N 117.25°W (Elev. 6201 ft)
4:06 pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
7pm PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 24, 2026
 
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