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

BENTON (BETC1)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed S 22 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 17 Feb 01:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles NNW Mount Montgomery NV

Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 01:59pm until February 18, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory February 17, 01:59pm until February 18, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Wed

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 31 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow.  Low around 15. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of snow between 1pm and 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 25 °F

    Breezy. Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 10 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 13.

    Low: 13 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 31. Windy, with a south wind 25 to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
Snow. Low around 15. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
A slight chance of snow between 1pm and 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of snow between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
Snow likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. West wind 10 to 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 13.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles NNW Mount Montgomery NV
 38.18°N 118.46°W (Elev. 7028 ft)
1:15 pm PST Feb 17, 2026
1pm PST Feb 17, 2026-6pm PST Feb 23, 2026
 
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