Heavy Rainfall to Bring Flooding Threat to California; Heavy Snow in the Sierra

A strong atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall to California through the holiday week. The heaviest rainfall is expected on Wednesday in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall is expected in the Sierra Nevada from the atmospheric river, raising concerns for major snow‐load impacts. Travel may be difficult to impossible over the passes. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

52°F

11°C

Humidity	43%
Wind Speed	SE 16 MPH
Barometer	29.8 in (1009.14 mb)
Dewpoint	30°F (-1°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Dec 01:35 AM PST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NNW Beowawe NV

Overnight
Low: 38 °F
Scattered
Showers
Wednesday
High: 50 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 35 °F
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Christmas Day
High: 52 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 33 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 44 °F
Rain/Snow
then
Scattered
Rain/Snow
Friday Night
Low: 25 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 39 °F
Partly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Scattered showers after 4am. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. East southeast wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

Showers, mainly after 10am. High near 50. South wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Wednesday Night

Showers, mainly before 4am. Snow level 7200 feet. Low around 35. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Christmas Day

Showers, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. High near 52. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Showers. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Low around 33. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Rain showers, possibly mixing with snow after 10am, then gradually ending. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 40.