Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

64°F

18°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Mar 11:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles NNW Austin NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 15 to 20 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
35 Miles NNW Austin NV
 39.98°N 117.29°W (Elev. 5699 ft)
10:06 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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