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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

79°F

26°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer 30.35 in (1027.77 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 19 Mar 12:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles W Battle Mountain NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 70. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 49. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73. South southeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. Southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles W Battle Mountain NV
 40.64°N 117.17°W (Elev. 6988 ft)
Last Update:
1:01 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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