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Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Unseasonably Warm in the Southwest and Southern U.S.

Unseasonably warm temperatures continue today through the weekend across the Southwest and southern U.S., with more than 100 record or near record maximum temperatures forecast through the rest of the week and over the weekend. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Plains today, moving into the central Plains and Southeast U.S on Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

43°F

6°C

Humidity 24%
Wind Speed NNW 6 MPH
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.41 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 27 Mar 08:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles N Austin NV

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Isolated showers after 11pm. Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 72. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. West wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy.
Monday Night
Isolated showers after 11pm. Snow level 8400 feet lowering to 7600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
38 Miles N Austin NV
 40.03°N 117.19°W (Elev. 5118 ft)
Last Update:
4:06 am PDT Mar 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am PDT Mar 27, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 2, 2026
 
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