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Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High 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. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

81°F

27°C

Humidity 12%
Wind Speed WSW 10 MPH
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.67 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 17 Mar 05:15 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

44 Miles N Battle Mountain NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 64. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 64. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 67. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming east northeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.
Tuesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
44 Miles N Battle Mountain NV
 41.29°N 116.93°W (Elev. 8199 ft)
Last Update:
4:07 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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