Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed SW 17 MPH
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.89 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 22 Apr 04:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles E Crescent Valley NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow showers likely, mainly after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Breezy.
    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 50. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm.  Snow level rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered rain showers before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow showers likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 50. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Scattered rain and snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Snow level rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered rain showers before 2am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 8am. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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Point Forecast:
17 Miles E Crescent Valley NV
 40.39°N 116.27°W (Elev. 6962 ft)
4:07 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
4am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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