Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Current conditions at

Battle Mountain - Lander County Airport (KBAM)

Lat: 40.599° N Lon: 116.8743° W Elev: 4532.0 ft.

Partly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity	47%
Wind Speed	SSE 21 MPH
Barometer	29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint	35°F (2°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	24 Dec 06:55 AM PST

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Detailed forecast for

Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County

Today

Windy. Scattered rain showers early in the morning, then widespread rain showers. Highs 47 to 55. South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. Chance of showers 90 percent.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. Widespread rain showers in the evening, then scattered rain showers after midnight. Total snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of showers 90 percent.

Christmas Day

Windy. Numerous rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 48 to 56. South winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. Chance of showers 70 percent.

Thursday Night

Breezy. Numerous rain showers in the evening, then widespread rain showers and snow showers after midnight. Light snow accumulations. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 10 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

Friday

Widespread rain showers and snow showers in the morning, then numerous rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon. Light snow accumulations. Snow level 5200 feet. Highs 40 to 48. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.

Saturday

Partly sunny. Highs 35 to 43.

Saturday Night

Colder. Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 21.

Sunday

Mostly sunny. Highs 33 to 41.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear. Lows 16 to 22.

Monday

Sunny. Highs 38 to 44.