Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed WSW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill35°F (2°C)
Last update 21 Apr 09:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles NNW Austin NV

High Wind Warning April 21, 10:23pm until April 21, 11:00pm
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    High Wind Warning April 21, 10:23pm until April 21, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Tue

    High Wind Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 52 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow showers likely before 4am, then scattered snow showers after 5am. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers before 1pm, then scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7300 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
35 Miles NNW Austin NV
 39.98°N 117.26°W (Elev. 5200 ft)
10:06 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
10pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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