Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles ENE Battle Mountain NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:05am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:05am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 29 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Northeast wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles ENE Battle Mountain NV
 40.65°N 116.74°W (Elev. 5820 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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