Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. 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.

Partly Cloudy

37°F

3°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SW 16 MPH
Barometer 29.64 in (1003.73 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 17 Feb 09:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles S Crescent Valley NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:57am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:57am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely.  Cloudy, with a low around 14. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of snow after 10am. Increasing clouds, with a high near 37. Windy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 14. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between zero and 10. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. South wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles S Crescent Valley NV
 40.13°N 116.6°W (Elev. 6066 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
9am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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