Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Partly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SSW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.61 in (1002.71 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill26°F (-3°C)
Last update 17 Feb 07:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:01am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:01am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 35 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Snow then
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 16. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly after 4pm. High near 35. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 16. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. South wind around 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV
 40.29°N 117.24°W (Elev. 6142 ft)
6:51 am PST Feb 17, 2026
8am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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