Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

66°F

19°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer 29.85 in (1010.84 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Apr 12:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 54. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 9100 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Low around 39. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 7am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. High near 55. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Low around 36. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west southwest in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8am.  High near 46. West southwest wind 10 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Scattered
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 54. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain showers before 4am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 9100 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Low around 39. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all rain after 7am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. High near 55. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Showers, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7100 feet after midnight . Low around 36. Southeast wind around 10 mph becoming west southwest in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 46. West southwest wind 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV
 40.29°N 117.24°W (Elev. 6142 ft)
12:11 pm PDT Apr 10, 2026
12pm PDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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