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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SSW 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 10:00 PM 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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7700 feet. High near 46. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 10 to 15 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 6300 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 25. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 25 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7700 feet. High near 46. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 6100 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 10 to 15 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 6300 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 25. 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 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. South wind around 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 16.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Benton CA
 37.79°N 118.52°W (Elev. 5801 ft)
Last Update:
9:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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