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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 04:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles NNW Austin NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 62 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers.  Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 56 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated showers before 11pm.  Snow level 6700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Isolated showers.  Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 59. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 6700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
35 Miles NNW Austin NV
 39.98°N 117.26°W (Elev. 5200 ft)
4:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
5am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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