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 >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed S 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 09:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNW Chalfant CA

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

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Snow level 7100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 7600 feet. High near 52. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 50 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 7100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7600 feet. High near 52. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6400 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 5600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 5000 feet rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 4700 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
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Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNW Chalfant CA
 37.67°N 118.4°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
9:16 am PST Jan 2, 2026
9am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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