Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. 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

DEXTER (DEXC1)

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

NA

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed S 14 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 11°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill7°F (-14°C)
Last update 17 Feb 10:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles WSW Benton CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 11:13am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 11:13am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 2. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Breezy.

    High: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Breezy.

    Low: 9 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Clear and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 17. Windy, with a southwest wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 2. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 21. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 9. Breezy.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Increasing clouds, with a low around 15. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. Breezy.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles WSW Benton CA
 37.76°N 118.71°W (Elev. 10003 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 17, 2026
11am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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