Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Mostly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 17 Feb 09:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles NNW Austin NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 10:02am until February 18, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory February 17, 10:02am until February 17, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
Wind Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 10:02am until February 18, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory February 17, 10:02am until February 17, 10:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Snow
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 17. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 17. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. South wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles NNW Austin NV
 39.91°N 117.25°W (Elev. 6201 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
10am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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