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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

36°F

2°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 03:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

36 Miles N Battle Mountain NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 71. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. West wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 46. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
36 Miles N Battle Mountain NV
 41.17°N 116.85°W (Elev. 5604 ft)
Last Update:
2:06 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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