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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

Lat: 37.84333°NLon: 118.47853°WElev: 5450.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 12:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles NE Chalfant CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Windy. Partly
    Cloudy then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 10. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.

    High: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday
Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 19. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 10. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 17.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 17.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 14. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles NE Chalfant CA
 37.62°N 118.25°W (Elev. 12270 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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