Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Partly Cloudy

59°F

15°C

Humidity 33%
Wind Speed SW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 01:35 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NNE Battle Mountain NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 5800 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 61 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain showers likely, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers before 11pm.  Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 55 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 5800 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Rain showers likely, mainly after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 7200 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles NNE Battle Mountain NV
 40.9°N 116.82°W (Elev. 5351 ft)
1:00 pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
1pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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