Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Overcast

55°F

13°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 26 Apr 03:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

23 Miles SSW Crescent Valley NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West northwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers likely before 11pm, then scattered rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then scattered rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Scattered snow showers before 11am, then rain and snow showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
23 Miles SSW Crescent Valley NV
 40.1°N 116.68°W (Elev. 6864 ft)
4:06 pm PDT Apr 26, 2026
4pm PDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm PDT May 2, 2026
 
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