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 93%
Wind Speed S 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 02 Jan 01:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Benton CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Areas of freezing fog. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 10 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Areas
    Freezing Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am.  Areas of freezing fog before 10pm. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Areas
    Freezing Fog
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 7800 feet. High near 51. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Snow level rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Areas of freezing fog. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Areas of freezing fog before 10pm. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Rain, mainly after 10am. Snow level 7800 feet. High near 51. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6300 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6100 feet lowering to 5500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Snow level rising to 5500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Snow level rising to 5700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Wednesday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE Benton CA
 37.71°N 118.44°W (Elev. 4787 ft)
1:16 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
2pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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