Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. 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 45%
Wind Speed NNE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.38 in (1028.79 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 30 Dec 02:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles SSW Crescent Valley NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Snow level rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 47. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 8700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 6800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Snow level rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 47. South southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 8700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 37. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
New Year's Day
Rain likely before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6800 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles SSW Crescent Valley NV
 40.12°N 116.71°W (Elev. 5797 ft)
1:06 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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