Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	W 4 MPH
Barometer	29.56 in (1001.02 mb)
Dewpoint	21°F (-6°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	22°F (-6°C)
Last update	18 Feb 06:15 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

35 Miles NNW Austin NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:34am until February 18, 10:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:34am until February 18, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
Today
High: 28 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
and Patchy
Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low: 16 °F
Isolated Snow
Showers
Thursday
High: 31 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 17 °F
Snow Showers
Likely then
Isolated Snow
Showers
Friday
High: 30 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 10 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 34 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 20 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Scattered snow showers before 4pm. Patchy blowing snow between 8am and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Isolated snow showers between 8pm and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Northwest wind around 10 mph becoming west southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind around 10 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 10.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Monday Night

Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tuesday

Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.