Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

70°F

21°C

Humidity 21%
Wind Speed WSW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 09 Mar 03:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles NNW Battle Mountain NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 64. West northwest wind around 15 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Light south southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

    High: 70 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 64. West northwest wind around 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 56. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Light south southwest wind becoming west southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles NNW Battle Mountain NV
 40.85°N 117.1°W (Elev. 4491 ft)
2:06 pm PDT Mar 9, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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