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

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 05:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Benton CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:14am until February 18, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Storm Warning February 18, 06:14am until February 18, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 10 °F

    Windy. Slight
    Chance Snow
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Breezy.
    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 2 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 17. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Sunny and
    Breezy then
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 6 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 20. Breezy.

    High: 20 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy.

    Low: 13 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 10. Wind chill values as low as -25. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 2. Wind chill values as low as -20. Windy, with a west wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 17. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 6. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 20. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13. Breezy.
Sunday
A chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Windy.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. Very windy.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Benton CA
 37.81°N 118.38°W (Elev. 10203 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
6am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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