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Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

37°F

3°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill28°F (-2°C)
Last update 17 Feb 08:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Battle Mountain NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:30am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:30am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 7pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South southeast wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of snow before 4pm, then rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely before 7pm, then snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. South southeast wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Battle Mountain NV
 40.64°N 116.94°W (Elev. 4505 ft)
Last Update:
9:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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