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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. 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 52%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.37 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 17 Mar 11:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles SSW Crescent Valley NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 46. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 49. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 46. South wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 73. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 73. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 49. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles SSW Crescent Valley NV
 40.1°N 116.68°W (Elev. 6864 ft)
Last Update:
11:31 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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