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 63%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WSW Crescent Valley NV

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

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 23 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly between 9pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 12 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Isolated snow showers before 7am, then snow showers after 1pm.  High near 27. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 14. North northeast wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 26 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °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 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered snow showers before 4pm. Patchy blowing snow before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 9pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Isolated snow showers before 7am, then snow showers after 1pm. High near 27. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Low around 14. North northeast wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 26. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 12.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles WSW Crescent Valley NV
 40.35°N 116.76°W (Elev. 6391 ft)
12:01 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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