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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed SSW 13 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 18 Feb 01:00 PM 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
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: High near 32. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 32 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Low around 4. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 4 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 35. South 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: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm.  Low around -2. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: -2 °F

    Chance Snow
    then

  • Friday

    Friday: High near 35.

    High: 35 °F

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.

    Low: 2 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: High near 45.

    High: 45 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
High near 32. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 4. West wind 5 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 35. South 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 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Low around -2. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
High near 35.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Low around 23.
Sunday
High near 45.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Low around 24.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 7000 feet in the afternoon. High near 50.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Low around 15.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. High near 52.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Benton CA
 37.9°N 118.57°W (Elev. 6499 ft)
1:16 pm PST Feb 18, 2026
2pm PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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