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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

79°F

26°C

Humidity 16%
Wind Speed WSW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.23 in (1023.71 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Mar 01:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles W Battle Mountain NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 64. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 70. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 49.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles W Battle Mountain NV
 40.62°N 117.11°W (Elev. 7280 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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