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.

Mostly Cloudy

32°F

0°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed WSW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.74 in (1007.11 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:15 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NW Beowawe NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:36pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:36pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 27 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South southeast wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. South 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 18. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NW Beowawe NV
 40.66°N 116.59°W (Elev. 6198 ft)
1:06 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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