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.

Mostly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed W 4 MPH
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.66 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 23 Apr 08:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 58. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 59 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers.  Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers before 11pm.  Snow level 6600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, mainly after 11am.  Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 56 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 58. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 6300 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers before 11pm. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
Scattered showers, mainly after 11am. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 6900 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
21 Miles SW Battle Mountain NV
 40.41°N 117.21°W (Elev. 5738 ft)
4:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
8am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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