Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Weather Advisory until February 18, 10:00 PM PST

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Overcast

27°F

-3°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	WSW 6 MPH
Barometer	29.63 in (1003.39 mb)
Dewpoint	23°F (-5°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	20°F (-7°C)
Last update	18 Feb 07:55 AM PST

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

19 Miles NNE Battle Mountain NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:13am until February 18, 10:00pm

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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 08:13am until February 18, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Wed
Winter Weather Advisory
Today
High: 28 °F
Snow Showers
Likely and
Patchy
Blowing Snow
Tonight
Low: 14 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Isolated
Snow Showers
Thursday
High: 29 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 17 °F
Snow Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 30 °F
Isolated Snow
Showers then
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 11 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 33 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 19 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Snow showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Isolated snow showers between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

Thursday

Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Thursday Night

Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Friday

Isolated snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.

Sunday Night

Isolated snow showers after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

Monday

Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday Night

Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Tuesday

Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.