Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 08:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

36 Miles SSW Battle Mountain NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain before 1am.  Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A 50 percent chance of rain after 1pm.  Snow level 6100 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 4am, then rain and snow.  Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Low around 35. South wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am, then gradually ending.  Snow level 5200 feet. High near 46. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain before 1am. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Christmas Day
A 50 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 4am, then rain and snow. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Low around 35. South wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 10am, then gradually ending. Snow level 5200 feet. High near 46. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
36 Miles SSW Battle Mountain NV
 40.16°N 117.22°W (Elev. 5141 ft)
9:06 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
9pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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