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 Chill	34°F (1°C)
Last update	22 Apr 01:55 AM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

42 Miles NNE Battle Mountain NV

Overnight
Low: 32 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely
Wednesday
High: 49 °F
Rain/Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 30 °F
Scattered
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 57 °F
Becoming
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 30 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 60 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 34 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 60 °F
Scattered
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 35 °F
Scattered
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Rain and snow showers likely, mainly after 5am. Snow level 5700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday

Rain and snow showers before noon, then snow showers between noon and 1pm, then rain showers likely after 1pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. High near 49. West southwest wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday

Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 57. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 30. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 60.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 34.

Saturday

Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7600 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday

Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 6400 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Sunday Night

Scattered showers. Snow level 6500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Monday

Scattered showers. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

Isolated showers. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Tuesday

Scattered showers. Snow level 6400 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.