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Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

36°F

2°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.77 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Mar 07:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

36 Miles SSW Battle Mountain NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. Light south southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. Light south southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
36 Miles SSW Battle Mountain NV
 40.16°N 117.22°W (Elev. 5141 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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