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Critical Fire Weather in the Southern High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S.

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the southern High Plains Friday. A winter storm will track across the Great Lakes and Northeast U.S. Friday into Saturday with areas of wintry mix and heavy snow from northern New York through southern Maine. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 3 MPH
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 19 Feb 08:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV

Winter Weather Advisory until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 16 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Southeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Scattered rain showers after 10am. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered rain showers. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV
 40.27°N 117.24°W (Elev. 6220 ft)
Last Update:
9:07 pm PST Feb 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9pm PST Feb 19, 2026-6pm PST Feb 26, 2026
 
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