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

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Overcast

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed SW 14 MPH
Barometer 29.71 in (1006.1 mb)
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 10:55 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles NW Battle Mountain NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:22am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 11:22am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Today

    High: 31 °F

    Scattered
    Snow Showers
    and Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated snow showers between midnight and 2am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 12 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Isolated
    Snow Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Scattered
    Snow Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Isolated snow showers before 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Isolated Snow
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Scattered snow showers, mainly before noon. Patchy blowing snow before 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. West northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
Isolated snow showers between midnight and 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday
Isolated snow showers before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Sunday Night
Isolated snow showers after 4am. Snow level 5100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Monday
Scattered rain showers. Snow level 4700 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday
Rain and snow showers likely. Snow level 4900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles NW Battle Mountain NV
 40.78°N 117.12°W (Elev. 4521 ft)
9:07 am PST Feb 18, 2026
11am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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