Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SSW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.47 in (1031.83 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill11°F (-12°C)
Last update 30 Dec 07:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles S Battle Mountain NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered rain and snow showers after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 7pm, then rain showers likely.  Snow level 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Scattered showers.  Snow level 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 43 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated showers after 4pm.  Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 41 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 45. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 7pm, then rain showers likely. Snow level 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
Scattered showers. Snow level 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 8300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Friday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
Isolated snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles S Battle Mountain NV
 40.43°N 116.84°W (Elev. 7635 ft)
3:06 am PST Dec 30, 2025
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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