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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 25 Dec 07:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles WNW Mount Montgomery NV

Wind Advisory December 25, 07:53pm until December 25, 10:00pm
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    Wind Advisory December 25, 07:53pm until December 25, 10:00pm

    NOW until 10:00pm Thu

    Wind Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 14 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 32. North wind around 5 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 11.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. Low around 25. Breezy, with a south wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 1pm. High near 35. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 14. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 32. North wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 11.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 36.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 44.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
New Year's Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles WNW Mount Montgomery NV
 38.04°N 118.54°W (Elev. 7648 ft)
Last Update:
1:15 pm PST Dec 25, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7pm PST Dec 25, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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