Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed ESE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 09:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Benton CA

Winter Storm Watch January 2, 04:00pm until January 4, 10:00am
Winter Weather Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
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Winter Storm Watch
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    Winter Weather Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • New Year's Day

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then rain.  Snow level 7400 feet. High near 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 4am.  Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely.  Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Rain, mainly before 1pm. Snow level 7500 feet. High near 46. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then rain. Snow level 7400 feet. High near 48. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 6800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Benton CA
 37.79°N 118.52°W (Elev. 5801 ft)
9:15 am PST Jan 1, 2026
10am PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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