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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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 04:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNE Chalfant CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Windy. Partly
    Cloudy then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    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 50 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 18 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.

    High: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

    Low: 12 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 30 to 35 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 22. Very windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 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 50 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 15.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 15.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Windy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 10. Windy.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 5. Windy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 12. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNE Chalfant CA
 37.67°N 118.26°W (Elev. 12825 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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