Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Winter Storm Warning until December 26, 10:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

42°F

6°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	SSE 18 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	41°F (5°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	34°F (1°C)
Last update	24 Dec 09:00 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE Benton CA

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:30pm until December 26, 10:00am

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Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning December 24, 09:30pm until December 26, 10:00am
NOW until 10:00am Fri
Winter Storm Warning
Tonight
Low: 34 °F
Rain Likely
and Breezy
Christmas Day
High: 49 °F
Rain and
Windy
Thursday Night
Low: 34 °F
Rain and
Breezy
Friday
High: 50 °F
Rain and
Breezy
Friday Night
Low: 21 °F
Chance
Rain/Snow
then Slight
Chance Snow
Saturday
High: 46 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 18 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 48 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 6100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Breezy, with a southeast wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Christmas Day

Rain. Snow level 6100 feet rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. High near 49. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

Rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday

Rain, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 5800 feet. High near 50. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday Night

A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 46. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 18.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 48.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 20.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 52.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 26.