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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

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

12 Miles NNE Chalfant CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 03:32am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning January 3, 03:32am until January 5, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. 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: 20 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Windy, with a southwest wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. 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 25. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 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 15. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 10. Breezy.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 17. Windy.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 8. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 20. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNE Chalfant CA
 37.69°N 118.27°W (Elev. 10732 ft)
Last Update:
2:00 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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