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 93%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 21 Apr 10:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles WSW Battle Mountain NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow showers likely before 1am, then scattered snow showers after 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 9am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 10 to 20 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

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

    Low: 39 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow showers likely before 1am, then scattered snow showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind 10 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Saturday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
Scattered snow showers before 8am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Scattered rain showers. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles WSW Battle Mountain NV
 40.57°N 117.19°W (Elev. 6201 ft)
10:30 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
10pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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