Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed S 18 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill31°F (-1°C)
Last update 21 Apr 10:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Benton CA

Winter Weather Advisory April 21, 11:06pm until April 22, 05:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory April 21, 11:06pm until April 22, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers after 11am.  Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 56. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 65. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 37. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 7700 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 8000 feet lowering to 6900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers after 11am. Snow level 6700 feet rising to 7400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Benton CA
 37.73°N 118.47°W (Elev. 5801 ft)
8:56 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
11pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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