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 >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Mostly Cloudy

32°F

0°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 18 Feb 11:35 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles N Battle Mountain NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:56am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:56am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 25 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered snow showers, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 15 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Scattered snow showers before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 29 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered snow showers between 1pm and 4pm. Patchy blowing snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy, with a west northwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Scattered snow showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. East southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Scattered snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Monday
Scattered snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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Point Forecast:
25 Miles N Battle Mountain NV
 41.01°N 116.87°W (Elev. 5810 ft)
11:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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