Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

39°F

4°C

Humidity 35%
Wind Speed ENE 3 MPH
Barometer 30.3 in (1026.08 mb)
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 10:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

38 Miles N Austin NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 72 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 52. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
Scattered showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 8000 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Rain showers likely. Snow level 8200 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6100 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
Scattered showers. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
38 Miles N Austin NV
 40.03°N 117.19°W (Elev. 5118 ft)
10:41 am PDT Apr 17, 2026
11am PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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