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

31 Miles NNW Austin NV

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.

    High: 64 °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 42. Breezy.

    Low: 42 °F

    Isolated
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers.  Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 58 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.
Monday Night
Isolated showers after 11pm. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 8100 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles NNW Austin NV
 39.91°N 117.25°W (Elev. 6201 ft)
9:15 am PDT Mar 27, 2026
9am PDT Mar 27, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 2, 2026
 
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