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

38°F

3°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SSW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 03 Jan 03:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NNW Chalfant CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 03:31am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 3, 03:31am until January 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly before 1pm.  Snow level 7800 feet. High near 52. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 1am.  Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Snow level 6400 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: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm.  Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.

    Low: 24 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 7300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Rain, mainly before 1pm. Snow level 7800 feet. High near 52. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain after 1am. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10pm. Snow level 5300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
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 between 10am and 1pm, then a slight chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 5600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NNW Chalfant CA
 37.67°N 118.4°W (Elev. 4600 ft)
2:00 am PST Jan 3, 2026
3am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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