Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

82°F

28°C

Humidity 11%
Wind Speed S 9 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 19 Mar 01:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles NW Battle Mountain NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 80. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 80. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles NW Battle Mountain NV
 40.77°N 117.14°W (Elev. 4636 ft)
2:06 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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