Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of central Texas through the central Gulf Coast today. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain and a risk for severe thunderstorms Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 01 May 06:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 63. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the evening.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 9100 feet rising to 9600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 69 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 44 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 9200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 42 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am.  Snow level 9300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 61 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 63. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. East wind around 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the evening.
Sunday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 9100 feet rising to 9600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 9200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Snow level 9300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV
 40.27°N 117.24°W (Elev. 6220 ft)
4:06 am PDT May 1, 2026
6am PDT May 1, 2026-6pm PDT May 7, 2026
 
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