Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed WSW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill23°F (-5°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

29 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:01pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 12:01pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 24 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 8pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated snow showers before 7am, then snow showers likely after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. South southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North wind around 15 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 8pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers before 7am, then snow showers likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. South southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. North wind around 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
29 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV
 40.29°N 117.24°W (Elev. 6142 ft)
11:56 am PST Feb 18, 2026
12pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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