Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed E 8 MPH
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.79 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 24 Dec 05:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles S Battle Mountain NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely.  Snow level 8000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 46. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, possibly mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 34. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow and
    Windy

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: A chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Sunny
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly after 4am.  Patchy blowing snow after 4am. Low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  Patchy blowing snow before 7am. High near 39. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely. Snow level 8000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 46. South southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Rain likely, possibly mixing with snow after 10pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 34. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Christmas Day
A chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm, then snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly after 4am. Patchy blowing snow after 4am. Low around 32. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. Patchy blowing snow before 7am. High near 39. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
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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 pm PST Dec 24, 2025
5pm PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 31, 2025
 
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