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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed N 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 14°F (-10°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 06:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Benton CA

  • Today

    Today: Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 8900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 7100 feet rising to 8900 feet in the afternoon. Cloudy, with a high near 52. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South wind around 5 mph.
New Year's Day
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 7600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
Friday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 6600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5600 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5700 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 5300 feet rising to 6100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE Benton CA
 37.71°N 118.44°W (Elev. 4787 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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