Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Central Plains; Active Pattern in the West

Gusty to high winds and low relative humidity will bring critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions to the central and southern Plains today into Wednesday. Use caution with any potential ignition sources. Two Pacific storms will impact the western U.S. into Wednesday with gusty winds, low elevation rain and heavy mountain snow. Read More >

Current conditions at

DEXTER (DEXC1)

Lat: 37.83888°NLon: 118.77189°WElev: 7981.0ft.

NA

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed SSW 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill8°F (-13°C)
Last update 17 Feb 07:53 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles WNW Benton CA

Winter Storm Warning February 17, 08:35am until February 18, 10:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning February 17, 08:35am until February 18, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Wed

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Today

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am.  Low around 5. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 5 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 7 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 1 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7.

    Low: 7 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 5. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 1. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 7.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles WNW Benton CA
 37.92°N 118.72°W (Elev. 6801 ft)
3:09 am PST Feb 17, 2026
8am PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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