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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

77°F

25°C

Humidity 17%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.77 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 19 Mar 12:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles N Austin NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79. East northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
35 Miles N Austin NV
 40°N 117.09°W (Elev. 6280 ft)
Last Update:
11:31 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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