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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

81°F

27°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed WSW 13 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Mar 04:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles WNW Beowawe NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 74. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 49. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 74. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 49. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles WNW Beowawe NV
 40.63°N 116.67°W (Elev. 7005 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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