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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SSW 3 MPH
Barometer 30.27 in (1025.06 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 05:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles SW Crescent Valley NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 49. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 50.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles SW Crescent Valley NV
 40.18°N 117.05°W (Elev. 5502 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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