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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

High Wind Warning until April 21, 11:00 PM PDT

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 Chill	35°F (2°C)
Last update	21 Apr 09:55 PM PDT

More Information:

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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
High: 52 °F
Scattered
Snow Showers
then
Scattered
Rain/Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 58 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 63 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
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.