Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer 29.56 in (1001.02 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 06:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Crescent Valley NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:31am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 06:31am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 14 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers, mainly after 9am.  High near 29. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 16. North northeast wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Patchy blowing snow between 9am and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Snow showers, mainly after 9am. High near 29. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 16. North northeast wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Crescent Valley NV
 40.24°N 116.77°W (Elev. 5794 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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