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

32°F

0°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer 29.73 in (1006.77 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 18 Feb 12:55 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WNW Battle Mountain NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:07pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 01:07pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 19 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind around 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West southwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered snow showers, mainly between 2pm and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values between -5 and zero. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Wind chill values between zero and 10. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. North wind around 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West southwest wind around 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles WNW Battle Mountain NV
 40.67°N 117.12°W (Elev. 7333 ft)
12:01 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
1pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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