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

7°F

-14°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed N 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 2°F (-17°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 09:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Benton CA

Winter Weather Advisory February 19, 04:00am until February 19, 10:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 4 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  High near 33. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: -2 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 3. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 4. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Snow, mainly between 10am and 4pm. High near 33. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 3. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Tuesday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Benton CA
 37.9°N 118.57°W (Elev. 6499 ft)
9:16 am PST Feb 18, 2026
9am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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