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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

50°F

10°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed W 3 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Dec 11:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Battle Mountain NV

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly after 1pm. Temperature falling to around 48 by 5pm. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 56 °F⇓

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 7pm. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 35. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 57 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6300 feet. Low around 34. South southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 5200 feet. High near 49. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly after 1pm. Temperature falling to around 48 by 5pm. South southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 7pm. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 35. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Christmas Day
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southeast wind 15 to 20 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6300 feet. Low around 34. South southeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 5200 feet. High near 49. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
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Point Forecast:
Battle Mountain NV
 40.61°N 116.87°W (Elev. 4564 ft)
Last Update:
11:36 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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