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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer 29.77 in (1008.13 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 24 Dec 10:15 PM PST
Detailed forecast for

Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 40 mph.
Christmas Day
Breezy. Partly sunny. Slight chance of rain in the morning, then chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs 47 to 55. South winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night
Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain and snow. Lows in the mid 30s. South winds 10 to 25 mph.
Friday
Snow and rain in the morning, then rain likely and chance of snow in the afternoon. Light snow accumulations. Snow level 5300 feet. Highs 40 to 48. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs 34 to 42.
Saturday Night
Colder. Mostly clear. Lows 15 to 21.
Sunday
Sunny. Highs 31 to 39.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 14 to 20.
Monday
Sunny. Highs 36 to 42.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 17 to 23.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs 40 to 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows 21 to 27.
Wednesday
Sunny. Highs 43 to 49.



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