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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

81°F

27°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer 30.19 in (1022.35 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Mar 04:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WNW Battle Mountain NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 48. West southwest wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 68. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 49.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 73.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles WNW Battle Mountain NV
 40.67°N 117.12°W (Elev. 7333 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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