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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

36°F

2°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 10:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Benton CA

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

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Low: 16 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 5am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 6700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. High near 44. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow. Snow level 6600 feet. High near 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 5am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 6700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then rain. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. High near 44. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of snow after 1am. Snow level 6700 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 10am, then rain and snow. Snow level 6600 feet. High near 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Benton CA
 37.9°N 118.57°W (Elev. 6499 ft)
Last Update:
9:15 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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