Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Partly Cloudy

34°F

1°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed SW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.58 in (1001.69 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 17 Feb 04:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NNE Battle Mountain NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:11am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 05:11am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West southwest wind around 15 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
19 Miles NNE Battle Mountain NV
 40.9°N 116.82°W (Elev. 5351 ft)
3:07 am PST Feb 17, 2026
5am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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