Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

84°F

29°C

Humidity 7%
Wind Speed WSW 5 MPH
Barometer 30.27 in (1025.06 mb)
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 19 Mar 03:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Battle Mountain NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 5 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Battle Mountain NV
 40.61°N 116.87°W (Elev. 4564 ft)
4:06 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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