Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Overcast

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WSW 8 MPH
Barometer 29.49 in (998.65 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 1.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 17 Feb 08:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles WNW Crescent Valley NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:53pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 08:53pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Scattered snow showers.  Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Scattered snow showers after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 3am. Patchy blowing snow before 10pm. Low around 19. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Scattered snow showers. Patchy blowing snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. West wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Scattered snow showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Isolated showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6300 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles WNW Crescent Valley NV
 40.49°N 116.73°W (Elev. 5594 ft)
3:56 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
8pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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