Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed ESE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 12 Apr 09:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Benton CA

Winter Storm Warning until April 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning until April 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Sun

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 53 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph becoming west in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. North wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Blustery.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Benton CA
 37.73°N 118.47°W (Elev. 5801 ft)
4:30 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
9am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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