Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

63°F

17°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 03:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

34 Miles SSW Crescent Valley NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 58 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 5am.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow showers likely before 8am, then snow showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers before 11pm.  Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered rain showers before 8am, then scattered rain and snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6300 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 53 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 5am. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 6800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain and snow showers likely before 8am, then snow showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered rain showers before 8am, then scattered rain and snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then scattered rain showers after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
34 Miles SSW Crescent Valley NV
 39.97°N 116.82°W (Elev. 6286 ft)
2:06 pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
4pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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