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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed NE 4 MPH
Barometer 30.45 in (1031.16 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 30 Dec 11:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

39 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered showers.  Snow level 8300 feet rising to 8800 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 35. South southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Scattered showers.  Snow level 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 42 °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 45.

    High: 45 °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 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers before 10am, then scattered snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then scattered rain and snow showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 39 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 8300 feet rising to 8800 feet after midnight. Cloudy, with a low around 35. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
New Year's Day
Scattered showers. Snow level 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind around 5 mph. 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 45.
Friday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered rain and snow showers before 10am, then scattered snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then scattered rain and snow showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Isolated snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
39 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV
 40.15°N 117.3°W (Elev. 6923 ft)
11:56 am PST Dec 30, 2025
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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