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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

35°F

2°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 08:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles E 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 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Very windy, with a south wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Very Windy.
    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Windy, with a south wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Windy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.

    High: 14 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 24. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Very windy, with a south wind 30 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.
Saturday
Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Windy, with a south wind around 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Very windy, with a southwest wind 35 to 40 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Breezy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 14.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 15. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 7. Windy.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 10. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles E Benton CA
 37.84°N 118.35°W (Elev. 13061 ft)
Last Update:
5:31 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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