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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

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed E 4 MPH
Barometer 30.47 in (1031.83 mb)
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill13°F (-11°C)
Last update 30 Dec 07:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

36 Miles SSW Battle Mountain NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers after 4pm. Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers. Snow level 6500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 48 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 50. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Cloudy, with a low around 36. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
New Year's Day
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Snow level 5600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Isolated showers. Snow level 5500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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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:
3:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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