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 43%
Wind Speed WSW 4 MPH
Barometer 30.11 in (1019.64 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Apr 11:15 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

42 Miles NNE Battle Mountain NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 57 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.

    High: 60 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Snow level 5400 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 60 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 34 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Scattered rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 57. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming west northwest 10 to 15 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming north northeast in the evening.
Saturday
Scattered showers between 11am and 2pm, then scattered showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Snow level 5400 feet rising to 6900 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7100 feet lowering to 6200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Scattered rain and snow showers before 11am, then rain showers likely. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 5500 feet rising to 6300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
Scattered showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 5900 feet rising to 6500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 6700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Isolated showers. Snow level 7500 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
42 Miles NNE Battle Mountain NV
 41.23°N 116.71°W (Elev. 5226 ft)
11:30 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
11am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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