Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

50°F

10°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 5°F (-15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 02:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Breezy.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 67 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 45. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. Breezy.
Tuesday
Scattered showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers likely before 11pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV
 40.27°N 117.24°W (Elev. 6220 ft)
2:06 pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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