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 >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Mostly Cloudy

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed WSW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.53 in (1000.0 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 05:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

42 Miles SE Unionville NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:35am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:35am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 18 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers between 2pm and 4pm.  Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Isolated snow showers between 8pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 15 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers between 2pm and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Isolated snow showers between 8pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. East southeast wind 10 to 15 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. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Isolated showers. Snow level rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
42 Miles SE Unionville NV
 40.06°N 117.49°W (Elev. 5400 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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