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.

Partly Cloudy

54°F

12°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.1 in (1019.3 mb)
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 11:35 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NW Battle Mountain NV

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 65. Light west wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north  after midnight.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 6000 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 64 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers.  Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 59 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 6100 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 59 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 65. Light west wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light north after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Scattered showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Isolated showers. Snow level 7200 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NW Battle Mountain NV
 40.78°N 117.12°W (Elev. 4521 ft)
11:30 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
12pm PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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