Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

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

Clear

34°F

1°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.41 mb)
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Apr 09:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

42 Miles NNE Battle Mountain NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 69 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

    High: 73 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level 8000 feet rising to 8500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 71 °F

    Scattered
    Showers and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the evening.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Tuesday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level 8000 feet rising to 8500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 6700 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
Rain showers likely. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Scattered rain showers. Snow level 5800 feet rising to 6400 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
42 Miles NNE Battle Mountain NV
 41.23°N 116.71°W (Elev. 5226 ft)
8:20 am PDT Apr 17, 2026
9am PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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