Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

DEXTER (DEXC1)

Lat: 37.83888°NLon: 118.77189°WElev: 7981.0ft.

NA

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill18°F (-8°C)
Last update 23 Apr 03:53 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles WSW Benton CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 41. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 41 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 28 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 41. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles WSW Benton CA
 37.76°N 118.71°W (Elev. 10003 ft)
4:30 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
4am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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