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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 87%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 07:00 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: A slight chance of snow before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 2am and 3am, then a chance of snow after 3am. Areas of freezing fog before 10pm. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 21 °F

    Areas
    Freezing Fog
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of snow before 7am, then rain and snow between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 7600 feet. High near 43. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 9pm, then a chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 13 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.

    Low: 14 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of snow before 2am, then a slight chance of rain and snow between 2am and 3am, then a chance of snow after 3am. Areas of freezing fog before 10pm. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of snow before 7am, then rain and snow between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of rain after 1pm. Snow level 7600 feet. High near 43. 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 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 7pm and 9pm, then a chance of snow after 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 13. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. South wind around 5 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 12. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 4.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 38.
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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:
1:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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