Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed WSW 24 MPH
Barometer 29.47 in (997.97 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 02:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

31 Miles SW Crescent Valley NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 02:18am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 02:18am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow before 7am, then snow likely after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow.  Low around 12. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.

    High: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow before 7am, then snow likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Low around 12. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill values between -10 and zero. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 20.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
31 Miles SW Crescent Valley NV
 40.12°N 117.03°W (Elev. 8199 ft)
1:06 am PST Feb 17, 2026
2am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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