Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed ESE 3 MPH
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.51 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Apr 06:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

35 Miles NNW Austin NV

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 61 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers before 11pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 5am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am.  Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7300 feet. Low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain showers before 8am, then snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5200 feet. High near 52. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered rain and snow showers before 11pm.  Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 30 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain and snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 51 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    then
    Scattered
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Scattered showers before 11pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms between 11pm and 5am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 7300 feet. Low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Rain showers before 8am, then snow showers between 8am and 2pm, then rain showers likely after 2pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5200 feet. High near 52. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers before 11pm. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Scattered snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Wednesday Night
Isolated showers after 11pm. Snow level 7700 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 58.
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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 11, 2026
6am PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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