Rain Providing Some Relief to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the southern U.S. will continue to bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of central Texas through the central Gulf Coast today. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain and a risk for severe thunderstorms Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

Lat: 37.84333°NLon: 118.47853°WElev: 5450.0ft.

NA

58°F

14°C

Humidity 31%
Wind Speed NNW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 May 09:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Benton CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 11am.  Snow level 9000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Snow level 9400 feet lowering to 8600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable  after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am.  Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers.  Snow level 8800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am.  Snow level 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 68. North wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 9000 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Light south wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Snow level 9400 feet lowering to 8600 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 11am. Snow level 8400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 11pm, then a chance of showers. Snow level 8800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 11am. Snow level 8600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before 11pm. Snow level 9400 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Benton CA
 37.9°N 118.57°W (Elev. 6499 ft)
9:13 am PDT May 1, 2026
9am PDT May 1, 2026-6pm PDT May 7, 2026
 
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