Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Mostly Cloudy

61°F

16°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed NNW 3 MPH
Barometer 29.75 in (1007.45 mb)
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Apr 03:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles WNW Battle Mountain NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Scattered showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West northwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 62 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers before 5am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 9200 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Low around 40. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 40 °F

    Showers then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered rain and snow showers before 9am, then scattered rain showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy through mid morning, then becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain showers likely before 5am, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers before 11am, then snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then rain and snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 5500 feet. High near 48. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 2am, then scattered snow showers.  Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 11pm.  Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Partly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. West northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
Rain showers before 5am, then rain and snow showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 9200 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Low around 40. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Scattered rain and snow showers before 9am, then scattered rain showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy through mid morning, then becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain showers likely before 5am, then snow showers, possibly mixed with rain. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Low around 37. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers before 11am, then snow showers between 11am and 2pm, then rain and snow showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6600 feet lowering to 5500 feet. High near 48. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 2am, then scattered snow showers. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 2pm, then rain and snow showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 11pm. Snow level 5900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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Point Forecast:
14 Miles WNW Battle Mountain NV
 40.7°N 117.19°W (Elev. 5463 ft)
4:07 pm PDT Apr 10, 2026
4pm PDT Apr 10, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 16, 2026
 
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