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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 >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 02 Jan 05:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles W Mount Montgomery NV

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly between 10am and 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Breezy. Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Windy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly between 10am and 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Windy, with a south wind 30 to 35 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 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. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. Breezy.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 28. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles W Mount Montgomery NV
 38°N 118.48°W (Elev. 8133 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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