Severe Thunderstorms for the Center of the Nation; Fire Weather Concerns; Flooding Issues for the Great Lakes Region

A round of severe thunderstorms are forecast across areas of the Southern Plains, Mississippi Valley and Great Lakes this afternoon and tonight; The threat for flash flooding will also accompany these storms. The rainfall for the Great Lakes region could prolong the ongoing flooding. Where the rain is needed, the Southern High Plains, critical fire weather concerns through today. Read More >

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 15%
Wind Speed NNE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint -3°F (-19°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill38°F (3°C)
Last update 17 Apr 10:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Benton CA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 58. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.

    Low: 22 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of rain showers after 11pm, mixing with snow after 5am.  Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a chance of rain showers.  Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 58. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. South wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 69. Breezy.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain showers after 11pm, mixing with snow after 5am. Snow level 8600 feet lowering to 7500 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8am, then a chance of rain showers. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain showers before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 8pm and 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 11pm. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 6500 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Benton CA
 37.9°N 118.57°W (Elev. 6499 ft)
4:30 am PDT Apr 17, 2026
10am PDT Apr 17, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 23, 2026
 
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