Extreme Fire Weather Concerns; Severe Thunderstorms from the Plains to Mississippi Valley

Extremely critical fire weather concerns for portions of the southern High Plans as strong wind and very dry conditions could result in rapid spread of any fires. Meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are expected once again across areas of the Central and Southern Plains, then spreading in the Mississippi Valley regions on Monday. Damaging winds, very large hail and strong tornadoes are possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

52°F

11°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed W 6 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Apr 08:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNE Chalfant CA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 10 mph becoming south in the evening.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 8am. Some thunder is also possible.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 10 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Blustery.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Blustery
    then Mostly
    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 10 mph becoming south in the evening. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 8am. Some thunder is also possible. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west after midnight.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 44. West wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Blustery.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Breezy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNE Chalfant CA
 37.69°N 118.27°W (Elev. 10732 ft)
4:31 pm PDT Apr 26, 2026
8pm PDT Apr 26, 2026-6pm PDT May 3, 2026
 
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