Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 12 MPH
Barometer 29.91 in (1012.87 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 22 Apr 01:55 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NW Battle Mountain NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain showers likely, mainly after 5am.  Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 11am.  Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light  after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Isolated showers after 11am.  Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain showers likely, mainly after 5am. Snow level 5400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all rain after 11am. Snow level 4800 feet rising to 5900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 5 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 61. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Isolated showers after 11am. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 7000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NW Battle Mountain NV
 40.78°N 117.12°W (Elev. 4521 ft)
2:05 am PDT Apr 22, 2026
2am PDT Apr 22, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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