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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 04:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles E Battle Mountain NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 58 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers.  Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Isolated Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered rain showers after 11am.  Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 54 °F

    Scattered
    Rain Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 54. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Scattered rain showers after 11am. Snow level 6200 feet rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7500 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles E Battle Mountain NV
 40.63°N 116.7°W (Elev. 6001 ft)
4:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
5am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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