Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. 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 WSW 16 MPH
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.95 mb)
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 24 Mar 06:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WNW Battle Mountain NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Patchy blowing dust before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Dust
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy blowing dust after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny then
    Patchy
    Blowing Dust
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Patchy blowing dust before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Patchy
    Blowing Dust
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. North wind 15 to 20 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Patchy blowing dust before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Patchy blowing dust after 2pm. Sunny, with a high near 65. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Wednesday Night
Patchy blowing dust before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. North wind 15 to 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northeast wind 15 to 20 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. Breezy.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy.
Tuesday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles WNW Battle Mountain NV
 40.67°N 117.12°W (Elev. 7333 ft)
4:06 pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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