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Fire Weather in the Central and Southern Plains; Pacific Storms Impacting the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring elevated to critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains into Wednesday. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain, and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed S 17 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 16 Feb 04:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Benton CA

Winter Storm Warning February 16, 04:16pm until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning February 16, 04:16pm until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Washington's Birthday

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 41. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Breezy.
    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Washington's Birthday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 41. Breezy, with a south wind around 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. Southwest wind around 15 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Friday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 6200 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Benton CA
 37.73°N 118.47°W (Elev. 5801 ft)
Last Update:
1:16 pm PST Feb 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Feb 16, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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