Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern High Plains Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will continue impacting the mountains of the western U.S. into Thursday with gusty winds and heavy snow. Heavy snow and gusty winds will continue to impact the northern Plains into the central Great Lakes Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed S 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill20°F (-7°C)
Last update 17 Feb 09:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles S Mina NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:39pm until February 18, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 09:39pm until February 18, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Low around 19. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 29. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 15.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
12 Miles S Mina NV
 38.21°N 118.09°W (Elev. 5515 ft)
9:16 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
9pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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