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

23°F

-5°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 05:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NNE Mount Montgomery NV

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 16 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of snow before 7am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 11 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 27 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. West wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of snow before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 11. West wind around 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 27. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NNE Mount Montgomery NV
 38.19°N 118.26°W (Elev. 7041 ft)
2:31 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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