Snow Squalls May Impact New Year's Eve Travel from the Great Lakes to the Northeast; Heavy Rain Returns to California

An Alberta clipper will bring lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes, with the highest snow totals downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Snow squalls may impact New Year's Eve travel during the evening and overnight hours across parts of the Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and Northeast. Heavy rain will bring a flash flooding threat for southern California on New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Watch in effect from January 2, 04:00 PM PST until January 4, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

28°F

-2°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	WSW 0 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	25°F (-4°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	31 Dec 12:00 AM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNW Chalfant CA

Winter Storm Watch January 2, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Watch

Overnight
Low: 28 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 52 °F
Chance
Drizzle
Wednesday Night
Low: 32 °F
Chance
Drizzle
New Year's Day
High: 52 °F
Rain Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 29 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 54 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 32 °F
Chance
Drizzle then
Drizzle/Freezing
Rain Likely
Saturday
High: 54 °F

Drizzle/Freezing
Rain Likely
then Drizzle
Likely
Saturday Night
Low: 28 °F
Chance
Drizzle then
Chance
Drizzle/Freezing
Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

Wednesday

A chance of drizzle, mainly after 1pm. Snow level 7300 feet rising to 8800 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

A chance of drizzle. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 5 mph.

New Year's Day

A chance of drizzle before 10am, then rain likely after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 54. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

A chance of drizzle between 10pm and 4am, then freezing rain likely, possibly mixed with drizzle. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Saturday

Drizzle or freezing rain likely, becoming all drizzle after 10am. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

Saturday Night

A chance of drizzle before 1am, then a chance of drizzle or freezing rain between 1am and 4am, then a chance of freezing rain after 4am. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Sunday

A chance of freezing rain before 7am, then a chance of drizzle or freezing rain between 7am and 10am, then a chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 6300 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

Sunday Night

A chance of drizzle, snow, and freezing rain. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Monday

A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain. Snow level 5700 feet rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

Monday Night

A chance of rain, snow, and freezing rain. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Tuesday

A chance of drizzle, snow, and freezing rain. Snow level 5600 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.