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	93%
Wind Speed	S 5 MPH
Barometer	29.88 in (1011.85 mb)
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	38°F (3°C)
Last update	21 Apr 10:55 PM PDT

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Extended Forecast for

42 Miles NNE Battle Mountain NV

Tonight
Low: 32 °F
Rain/Snow
Wednesday
High: 49 °F
Rain/Snow
Wednesday Night
Low: 31 °F
Scattered
Showers then
Mostly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 55 °F
Isolated Snow
Showers then
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 29 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 58 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 31 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 60 °F
Scattered
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 34 °F
Isolated
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Rain showers before 2am, then scattered rain and snow showers. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5400 feet. Low around 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday

Rain and snow showers before 2pm, then scattered rain showers between 2pm and 4pm. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. High near 49. West wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Scattered rain showers before 11pm. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Thursday

Isolated snow showers before 11am. Snow level rising to 6000 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 55. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 58.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 31.

Saturday

Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 5800 feet rising to 7100 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Saturday Night

Isolated showers. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Sunday

Scattered rain and snow showers before 11am, then scattered rain showers. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.

Monday

Scattered rain showers. Snow level 6000 feet rising to 6700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

Isolated showers. Snow level 7000 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.

Tuesday

Scattered showers. Snow level 6600 feet rising to 7300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.