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

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.49 in (1032.51 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 09:15 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Crescent Valley NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 45. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 10pm.  Snow level 8700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Scattered showers, mainly before 4pm.  Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 47 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Isolated showers before 10pm.  Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered showers 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 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 45. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
Scattered showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 8700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
New Year's Day
Scattered showers, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm. Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
Scattered showers after 10pm. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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Point Forecast:
15 Miles SW Crescent Valley NV
 40.24°N 116.77°W (Elev. 5794 ft)
9:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
9am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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