Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed SSW 19 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 16 Feb 01:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNE Chalfant CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 03:08pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 03:08pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Washington's Birthday

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 13 °F

    Very Windy.
    Chance Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -25. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 0 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 9. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 9 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Windy.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Windy.

    Low: 2 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Windy, with a south wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 13. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 0. Wind chill values as low as -25. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 9. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 3. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Windy. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 2. Windy.
Friday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 15. Breezy.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 6. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 18. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNE Chalfant CA
 37.69°N 118.29°W (Elev. 11250 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
3pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 22, 2026
 
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