Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 10:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles WSW Battle Mountain NV

  • Today

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

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 67 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Scattered showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers likely before 2am, then rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles WSW Battle Mountain NV
 40.57°N 117.19°W (Elev. 6201 ft)
10:41 am PDT Apr 17, 2026
11am PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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