Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed ENE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 3°F (-16°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 08:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Benton CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 38 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind around 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Benton CA
 37.79°N 118.52°W (Elev. 5801 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
8am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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