Lake Effect Snow through Friday; Heavy Rain, Thunderstorms and Mountain Snow in California

Periods of moderate to heavy lake effect snow will continue through Friday downwind of Lake Erie and Ontario. Several additional inches of accumulating snow are expected. A Pacific storm will bring heavy rain and mountain snow across California, the Southwest and Intermountain West today. Isolated severe thunderstorms and scattered flash flooding is possible across parts of southern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill32°F (0°C)
Last update 01 Jan 12:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Benton CA

Winter Storm Warning January 3, 12:00am until January 5, 10:00am
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Winter Storm Warning
  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain, mainly before 1pm.  Snow level 7400 feet. High near 46. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of rain and snow after 4am.  Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then rain likely.  Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 4am.  Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain likely, mainly after 10am.  Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

New Year's Day
Rain, mainly before 1pm. Snow level 7400 feet. High near 46. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow after 4am. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 7am, then rain likely. Snow level 7400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 4am. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Snow level 6900 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Rain likely before 10pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Benton CA
 37.73°N 118.47°W (Elev. 5801 ft)
9:15 am PST Jan 1, 2026
12pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 7, 2026
 
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