Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed NNE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill17°F (-8°C)
Last update 30 Dec 05:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles NW Dyer NV

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 9000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of snow.  Snow level 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 36. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 9000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of snow. Snow level 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles NW Dyer NV
 37.7°N 118.18°W (Elev. 8609 ft)
1:15 am PST Dec 30, 2025
6am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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