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.

Overcast

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed WSW 6 MPH
Barometer 29.52 in (999.66 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 04:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles SW Crescent Valley NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:14am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:14am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 21 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 9am.  High near 25. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 16. North wind around 15 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered snow showers between 3pm and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Wind chill values between zero and 5. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 9am. High near 25. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 16. North wind around 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Monday
Scattered rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
29 Miles SW Crescent Valley NV
 40.13°N 116.98°W (Elev. 6398 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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