Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed ESE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 06:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Benton CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 4am.  Snow level 6900 feet. Partly 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

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 7am.  Snow level 7500 feet. High near 46. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely.  Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow, mainly after 4am. Snow level 6900 feet. Partly 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
Rain, mainly after 7am. Snow level 7500 feet. High near 46. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7000 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain likely. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Benton CA
 37.79°N 118.52°W (Elev. 5801 ft)
5:31 am PST Jan 2, 2026
6am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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