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

63°F

17°C

Humidity 27%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.93 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 03:55 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles N Austin NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 63 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 57 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Isolated showers before 11pm.  Snow level 6800 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 58 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the evening.
Saturday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming west 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 6800 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6800 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
38 Miles N Austin NV
 40.03°N 117.19°W (Elev. 5118 ft)
2:06 pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
4pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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