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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed S 19 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 24 Dec 05:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNW Chalfant CA

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Fri

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. High near 53. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 1am. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Christmas Day

    Christmas Day: Rain, mainly after 7am. Snow level 6400 feet. High near 52. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 5600 feet. High near 51. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 53. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 1am. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Christmas Day
Rain, mainly after 7am. Snow level 6400 feet. High near 52. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Snow level 6400 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
Rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 5600 feet. High near 51. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 18.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 24.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNW Chalfant CA
 37.67°N 118.4°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Dec 24, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Dec 24, 2025-6pm PST Dec 30, 2025
 
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