Battle Mountain, NV Live Doppler Radar
Live radar for Battle Mountain, Lander County: every NWS radar combined, rain, snow and ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and official warnings.
What weather hits Battle Mountain?
Since 1996, the National Weather Service has logged heavy snow or a winter storm on 58 days in the Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County forecast zone and Lander County — the most common reported hazard around Battle Mountain, mostly in January and December. Next come damaging thunderstorm winds (28 days) and high winds (21 days).
| Hazard | Days reported | Most recent | Worst on record |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heavy snow & winter storms | 58 | Mar 2025 | Nov 2, 2015 · $15,000 damage |
| Damaging thunderstorm winds | 28 | Jun 2023 | Jul 16, 2015 · $50,000 damage |
| High winds | 21 | Apr 2024 | — |
| Flash flooding | 10 | Sep 2023 | Sep 4, 2013 · $10,000 damage |
| Flooding | 6 | Mar 2023 | Mar 10, 2023 · $5.5 million damage |
| Dust storms | 2 | Aug 2007 | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | Aug 2018 | — |
Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, 1996–2026 (the latest year is partial). A "day" is a date with at least one report in the Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County forecast zone and Lander County; damage is as reported, not adjusted for inflation.
How much snow does Battle Mountain get?
A normal year brings about 21 inches of snow to Battle Mountain, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for the Battle Mountain 4Se weather station 3.2 miles away. The snowiest month is usually December (5.7 in).
| Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 | 2.1 | 5.7 | 5.5 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.1 |
Normal snowfall in inches. TALON Pro compares this season's snow at your location with these normals as winter goes on.
Which radars cover Battle Mountain?
The closest NEXRAD Doppler radar is KLRX (Elko, NV), about 11 miles northeast. Radar beams climb as they travel, so the height of the lowest scan over town decides how low in a storm the radar can see.
| Radar | Distance | Lowest beam over Battle Mountain | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLRX Elko, NV | 11 mi northeast | 600 ft | Excellent — the lowest scan sees close to the ground |
| KRGX Reno, NV | 146 mi west-southwest | 17,300 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
| KCBX Boise, ID | 201 mi north | 29,500 ft | Limited — the beam overshoots the lowest part of storms |
Beam height is the center of the 0.5° scan above the radar, with standard refraction. Mountains near a radar can block it further.
Tornado & hail history near Battle Mountain
Since 1950, NOAA has recorded 1 tornado within 25 miles of Battle Mountain. The strongest was an F1 on May 5, 1994, which touched down about 2 miles northeast of town.
Hail: 7 reports of 1-inch or larger hail within 25 miles since 1955; the largest was 1.50-inch hail on May 5, 1994.
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center — tornadoes 1950–2025, hail 1955–2025. Distances are to each tornado's track; ratings before February 2007 use the original Fujita scale.
On TALON you get Battle Mountain's live radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks with arrival times and NWS warnings free; close-up radar and rotation detection are part of TALON Pro.
Battle Mountain radar FAQ
Where is the nearest weather radar to Battle Mountain, NV?
KLRX (Elko, NV), about 11 miles northeast. KRGX (Reno, NV) is 146 miles away and also covers the area.
Does radar show snow in Battle Mountain?
Yes. TALON colors snow blue, a rain–snow mix pink and freezing rain purple using NOAA's precipitation-type analysis. Over Battle Mountain the lowest scan from KLRX is about 600 ft up.
Is TALON's radar for Battle Mountain free?
Yes — the US radar loop, rain/snow/ice colors, flash-flood risk, storm tracks and NWS warnings are free in any browser. Close-up radar, rotation detection and longer forecasts are part of TALON Pro.
Should I rely on radar for my safety?
No app replaces official warnings. When the National Weather Service issues a warning for Battle Mountain, follow it right away — see watch vs. warning.
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