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

22 Miles WSW Crescent Valley NV

  • This Afternoon

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

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered rain and snow showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. East southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 7pm, then rain showers likely.  Snow level 8700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    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 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 40 °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: Isolated showers after 4pm.  Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 7pm, then rain showers likely. Snow level 8700 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 33. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Scattered showers, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 8700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Isolated showers before 10pm. Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Friday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
22 Miles WSW Crescent Valley NV
 40.26°N 116.95°W (Elev. 7398 ft)
11:56 am PST Dec 30, 2025
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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